Tuesday Afternoon Round Up
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Saracens sign Wallaby lock Will Skelton
Saracens have confirmed the signing of Wallaby and Waratahs lock Will Skelton who will re-join the club on a permanent deal.
The 24-year old who has been capped 18 times by the Wallabies, will head back to Saracens for the beginning of the 2017/18 season.
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Check out our Super Rugby Round 6 Top Performers here
Mike Ford to leave Toulon by mutual agreement before the end of the season
After Toulon’s 29-9 Champions Cup quarter-final defeat to Clermont Auvergne on Sunday, head coach Mike Ford will not be finishing the season with the Top 14 club.
Ford's current deputy, Richard Cockerill, will be in charge of the first team. He will be assisted by Marc Dal Maso while Matt Giteau has agreed to take over the backs while continuing to play.
Ford joined Toulon initially as assistant to head coach Diego Dominguez at the beginning of the season, and was promoted to the top job in October, where he has guided the three-time European champions to fourth in the top 14.
Rob Evans signs extension at Scarlets
Homegrown talent Rob Evans has signed a contract extension with the Scarlets that will see him remain in West Wales, for the foreseeable future.
He has won 17 international caps, named in the starting line-up on 12 occasions, after making his debut against Ireland two years ago.
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Ihaia West ruled out for four weeks with an ankle injury
The Blues will be without fly-half Ihia West following an ankle injury that he sustained in the win over the Western Force on Saturday.
Bryn Gatland has been called in to replace West and will provide cover for Piers Francis against the Highlanders this weekend.
Greig Tonks signs London Irish extension
Greig Tonks is the latest player to commit his future to London Irish, the 27-year-old has been capped six times by Scotland and is closing in on 100 points for Irish having made 38 appearances for the club since moving from Edinburgh in 2016.
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Sean Scanlon signs two-year deal at Nottingham
Nottingham Rugby have today announced the signing of full back Sean Scanlon, on a two-year deal, from Championship neighbours Doncaster Knights.
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Sam Stuart signs for Falcon
Newcastle Falcons have signed their 8th player for next season with the news that scrum-half Sam Stuart will join the club.
The 25-year-old is currently playing for Championship side Richmond and has been a regular starter, playing in all 18 of their league fixtures this season.
Read the full story here
Bulls injury update
Conrad van Vuuren injured his ankle in training and will return home. He will be replaced by Martin Dreyer.
Arno Botha is out with a knee injury and will be replaced by Jacques Potgieter, who missed the tour due to concussion.
Read the full injury update here
Ojo extends contract with London Irish
Club record try-scorer Topsy Ojo has extended his contract at London Irish.
The 31-year-old, who has notched up his 80th career try and 400th point for Irish, is the first of a series of players to have penned new deals.
Full article here
Brendan McKibbin pledges his future to London Irish
London Irish have confirmed that scrum-half Brendan McKibbin has signed new terms with the club.
The 31-year-old has scored three times for his team so far this season and admits that is was an easy decision to re-sign with the Exiles.
Read more here
Social Media Round Up:
Now the dust has settled after an epic weekend of #SuperRugby, we take a look at the top performers from Round 6 💪
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Toulon have parted company with Mike Ford, Richard Cockerill to take over until the end of the season #RCT 🇫🇷
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Two big hits from Luke Whitelock on Jordy Reid during the Highlanders #SuperRugby game against the Rebels.
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