Friday Morning Round Up

July 28, 2017
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Colin Cooper steps down from Maori All Blacks role

Cooper has announced he will stand down from the special team as he focusses on his new role in charge of the Chiefs Super Rugby campaign next year. Full story

Seta Tamanivalu re-signs with the Crusaders

Despite interest from the Chiefs, and several undisclosed offshore clubs, the three-test All Black has declared that he will stay with the Crusaders for another year. Full Story

Whiteley & Pollard in race against time for Rugby Championship

Whiteley is still recovering from his injury that he picked up against France, while Pollard underwent a minor 'surgical procedure' last week. Full story

SBW will miss the Rugby Championship opener

The World Rugby Judiciary dashed New Zealand's hopes of fielding suspended centre Sonny Bill Williams in the All Blacks' opening Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies. Full story

Sam Canes ode to his departing Chiefs teammates