Thursday Evening Round Up
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Josh Bassett re-signs with Wasps
Wasps have announced that Josh Bassett has become the latest player to sign a new contract with the club.
He joins Joe Launchbury, Elliot Daly, Rob Miller, Ashley Johnson, Tom Cruse and Alex Rieder who have all previously this season committed their long-term futures to the side. Full story
Sharks named 2018 Super Rugby squad
The Sharks Head Coach, Robert du Preez has announced the names of 45 players that form part of his Super Rugby squad for 2018.
The squad consists of 25 forwards and 20 backs, with 12 of the players capped at Springbok level. There are also host of players that have represented the junior Boks or featured in SA ‘A’ matches. Full squad
Schalk Burger suspended for one week
Saracens back row, Schalk Burger, has been suspended for one week following an independent Disciplinary Hearing in London on Tuesday (23 January) arising from his club's Champions Cup, Round 6 match against Northampton Saints at Allianz Park.
Burger was cited by the match Citing Commissioner, Peter Ferguson (Ireland), for dangerously entering a ruck and making contact with the Northampton Saints flanker, David Ribbans, in the 48th minute of the match in contravention of Law 9.20. Full story
Exeter Chiefs duo sign new 2-year deals
Ospreys Rugby have announced that Owen Watkin has re-signed with the region this month.
The 21-year old from Bridgend has signed a new two-year contract that ties him to the Ospreys until at least summer 2020. Full story
Confirmed Champions Cup quarter-finals
Challenge Cup confirmed quarterfinals
"We've still got areas we can improve on" - Scott Curry
