Quick Picks Part 2
Now for part two. Italy, Samoa, South Africa and Scotland introduce Nelspruit to international rugby, England look to a series win in Argentina, and Canada host struggling Ireland in Toronto.
Bits & Pieces
New caps, old caps, top point scorers, injuries, suspensions, and loads of squad changes. Check inside for the odds and ends that you might not have noticed from the weekend.
Team Of The Week
Or perhaps more accurately team of the week-end? Plenty of games and performances to go through, but here are the standouts from the first weekend of the June test programme.
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.
Quick Picks Part 2
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.
IRB Mini-Tournament Squad Lists
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.
Ten Players To Watch At The JWC
With the IRB second tier Junior World Trophy already well underway in Chile, the big show kicks off in France today. Here are ten young prospects worth keeping tabs on.
In Review
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.
Quick Picks
On we go to week two of our immensely busy mid-year international schedule. Three games on tap this week, with the highlight surely the return of everyone’s favourite touring side.
Best Of The Rest
Most of the press this week has been fixated on the match at Cardiff, and the complaints from the English camp about Steve Walsh. Some of that and more inside.