Japan Names Extended Squad
Eddie Jones has selected 41 players to compete in the Asian Five Nations as well as the revamped Pacific Nations Cup, including a recall for World Cup star Kosuke Endo.
Looking For Lions – 6N Round 4
The two biggest risers from this week were fairly obvious, and predictable, but there were a couple cruel injury blows that could affect the final selection in eight weeks time.
Team Of The Week
Another slow week where a decent performance was enough to get noticed. The backs hardly saw the ball as the forwards were happy to just scrum and maul all day.
In Review – Six Nations Round 4
After a two week break the Six Nations returned on the weekend, but one would hardly notice given the lack of expansive rugby on offer. Maybe next week, we hope.
Quick Picks – Six Nations Round 4
Will England continue their march towards the Grand Slam? Can a renewed Scotland hold out a resurgent Wales at Edinburgh? Do France have what it takes to win in Dublin?
End Of An Era – Farewell ROG and Wellies
The departure of two legendary actors from the world’s stage marks the end of an era. They represent the first generation to spend their entire senior careers in professional rugby.
Bits & Pieces
Retirements, half-retirements, forced retirements, career milestones… it’s been a busy week in the rugby world. Squad changes aplenty, injury in and outs, leading point scorers, here’s what you should know!
Depth Chart – Wales
This chart is 100% unofficial but attempts to reflect recent selection history as closely as possible. Check back for periodic updates that will be made as official squads are announced. *last updated June 2, 2015
Looking For Lions – 6N Round 3
Not too many movers and shakers this week, but a couple old hands revived their Lions chances, while some early favourites continue to fade into the grey area of uncertainty.
Team Of The Week
It seems odd that the two best individual performances of the week were from a losing side. A sign of overly pragmatic game plans perhaps? Here are this week’s picks.