Thursday Morning Round Up
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Wallaby Forward Commits to Reds
The Queensland Rugby have announced that rampaging back rower Caleb Timu has re-committed to the Queensland Reds for the 2019 season. Full Story
Ben Franks on brother Owen's All Blacks try drought
Former All Blacks prop Ben Franks has paid tribute to his brother Owen saying his brother won't be fussed about reaching 100 international Test caps for New Zealand.
He also said his brother remained unconcerned about his 99-Test try drought. Full Story
Owen Franks is set to make his 100th appearance for the #AllBlacks this weekend 💯
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) August 22, 2018
The 30-year-old is yet to score a try in 99 tests 🤕 #NZLvAUS pic.twitter.com/oe3vtzj10r
Wallaby legend eyeing return to Australia ahead of Rugby World Cup
Reports from Australia suggest that the wheels are in motion for Wallabies great Adam Ashley-Cooper is in talks to return home to Australia and have a crack at playing in his fourth Rugby World Cup next year. Full Story
The History of the Ranfurly Shield & what it means to New Zealand Rugby
New Zealand Rugby's most prized trophy will be up for grabs on Friday when Taranaki host Manawatu.
Taranaki have successfully defended the 'Log o Wood' twice this year during pre-season beating Poverty Bay and Wanganui. Full story
See the lineups and stats HERE
Western Province hit by injuries
Western Province has been hit by injury ahead of their first Currie Cup match of 2018.
Hooker Ramone Samuels and utility forward Johan du Toit are set to miss the defending champions entire campaign due to long-term injuries. Full Story
Bledisloe Cup 2 Lineups
The All Blacks have made two injury-enforced changes in the backline. With winger Rieko Ioane ruled out, Waisake Naholo comes across to the left wing, Ben Smith moves to the right wing and Jordie Barrett has been named at fullback, for his third Test start. In the midfield, Ngani Laumape comes in for Ryan Crotty. ALL BLACKS TEAM NEWS
Brumbies props Allan Alaalatoa and Scott Sio will bookend the scrum with Tom Robertson and Sekope Kepu shifting to the bench. Jack Maddocks will earn his first Test start when he runs out on the right wing with Melbourne Rebels fullback Dane Haylett-Petty to wear the number 15 jersey in the absence of Israel Folau (ankle). WALLABIES TEAM NEWS
See the latest news, stats and more HERE
Will the #AllBlacks run away with the game in the closing stages yet again? #NZLvAUS #BledisloeCup https://t.co/TDPP80kSnV
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) August 23, 2018
