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Australia Name Rugby World Cup Squad
Only one uncapped player is in the squad with boom rookie Jordan Petaia included in the 31-man group. The 19-year old missed most of the 2019 Super Rugby season following a Lisfranc injury but has since recovered to full fitness.
Michael Cheika has gambled on uncapped back Jordan Petaia in his #RWC2019 squad 🔥
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) August 23, 2019
How do think he will do Japan?🤔pic.twitter.com/VZKa3kaHKW
Former Wallabies captains optimistic about World Cup
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Former Bulls winger Jamba Ulengo has joined the Lions on a 2 year deal
Jaco Peyper has been stood down as referee for the England-Ireland game.
Peyper's delayed flight means he won't arrive in London until Friday morning so, for "referee welfare", he will not do the game on Saturday afternoon. Nigel Owens takes over on the whistle
Champions Cup Fixture To Be Announced
The 2019/20 #Heineken #ChampionsCup pool-stage fixtures will be announced at 10am tomorrow ⏰
— Heineken Champions Cup (@ChampionsCup) August 22, 2019
Thank you for your patience and we hope you’re as excited as us to get the new season underway ➡️ https://t.co/JchzfYOT5H pic.twitter.com/5quY8XKMEn
Ford-Farrell Axis Returns for Ireland Test
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his squad to play Ireland as part of the Internationals on Saturday at Twickenham Stadium.
A different selection strategy for the weekend will see a number of changes to starting XV who faced Wales in Cardiff last weekend.
Ireland Name Team For Twickenham Test
Hooker Rory Best is joined in the front row by Cian Healy who will win his 90th cap with Tadhg Furlong packing down at tighthead.
