In Review Part 2
A rout in Durban, a scrap in Kingston, a steamrolling in Salta, and a showdown in Houston closed out the big weekend. Time for part two of this week’s reviews.
A rout in Durban, a scrap in Kingston, a steamrolling in Salta, and a showdown in Houston closed out the big weekend. Time for part two of this week’s reviews.
A superb match in Brisbane was the highlight of the weekend amidst some pretty ordinary stuff from some big names and a near-upset in Osaka. Match reviews take one inside.
Now on to four more in part two. The Springboks host Italy, Tonga lines up the Canadians, England ventures to Argentina, and Ireland face an impressive Eagles lineup in Texas.
With so many big games on deck this weekend it’s best to split the previews into two parts. Here’s the heads up on the first four matches worth checking out.
Of course don’t forget that Ireland are off to North America, and Wales to Japan, both with somewhat depleted sides but they are full tests nonetheless! See both squads inside.
Meanwhile Les Bleus return to the land of the long white cloud seeking revenge for their World Cup defeat. Both sides feature several new players, check out the squads here.
England are in South America and play the first of two tests against Argentina this weekend. Several players are absent from both sides, here are the players that are there.
Saturday marks the beginning of a new mini-tournament featuring Italy, Samoa, Scotland and hosts South Africa, with IRB world ranking points on the line. Check out their detailed squad info.
Unfortunately the England match wasn’t televised, but here’s the run down on the three international matches that were this past weekend. Some good stuff from Fiji and two Lions sides.