Morning Round Up
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Jordie Barrett signs a 3 year extension with NZRU:
Barrett will stay with the Hurricanes after much speculation that he may join one of his olders brothers, either at the Blues or Crusaders. He signed a 3 year deal and will be looking to cement his place in the All Black set up. At 22 he has played 48 games for the Hurricanes and 10 for the All Blacks
Rocket Rod Davies joins Aussie 7's:
The former Super Rugby Champion with the Queensland Reds (2011), Davies also has experience in the French Top 14 with Biarritz and brings a wealth of experience and speed to the Aussie 7s. He has joined them until 2021
BREAKING: 'Rocket' Rod Davies has signed with #Aussie7s until 2021.
READ: https://t.co/6UnHYBp50b
Welcome to the squad! pic.twitter.com/sKoxqVkY3Z
— AU 7s (@Aussie7s) July 30, 2019
Kurtley Beale signs a 1 year deal with ARU:
The Wallaby star has signed a one year deal to stay on with the Waratahs and looked for a longer deal but with the uncertainty of the new Wallaby coach opted for a shorter contract.
Here to stay.
— NSW Waratahs (@NSWWaratahs) July 30, 2019
Breaking | The NSW Waratahs can confirm the re-signing of @kurtley_beale for the 2020 Vodafone Super Rugby season.
Read more: https://t.co/T4AiGASbnz#ForTheLoveOfRugby 💙🏉 pic.twitter.com/D3zORY9yVk
Watch this incredible try from the Currie Cup:
Tyrone Green is one to watch for the future as he makes waves for the Lions Currie Cup side against Western Province
Tyrone Green's individual brilliance was one of the standout tries in this weekend's #CurrieCup action, setting up a late victory for the @LionsRugbyCo against @WP_RUGBY at Newlands!pic.twitter.com/7QbyfCBoH7
— SuperSport (@SuperSportTV) July 29, 2019
7 new faces for Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup:
Canterbury Head Coach, Joe Maddock, announced his Mitre 10 Cup squad earlier with 5 backs and 2 forwards set do debut for the region
Jack Nowell returns from England Camp:
Nowell returns home for a routine post operation check on his ankle. He will likely miss the game against Wales but still set to be named in Eddie Jones' squad for the World Cup
Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs) has returned home for a routine surgical review of his ankle.
— Mike Pearce Rugby (@MPsportsdragon) July 29, 2019
The winger will continue his rehabilitation in England while the squad are in Treviso until the end of the week (August 2nd).
Springboks move up the World Rankings:
South Africa have moved above England on the World Rankings following their 16 all draw against the All Blacks. Full update here
Retallick shoulder dislocation but who can replace him?
With Brodie Retallick sidelined for the next few weeks but likely to return for the RWC we take a look at the options Steve Hansen has for a replacement
Orie and Esterhuizen join Springboks in NZ:
Bok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has called Andre Esterhuizen and Marvin Orie back into the squad ahead of their final Rugby Championship game in Argentina next weekend.
Full squad here
