Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

Henry Speight out of the Olympics

The 28-year-old sustained an injury in game four of the six-match series between the Australian national Sevens side and the Australian Development team yesterday evening and is expected to be sidelined for up to 12 weeks.

The injury caps off a horror six months for the Brumbies winger, who fractured a bone above his eye following a head clash during a Super Rugby match in March.

Scarlets clinch South African lock

The club have secured the signing of South African lock Rynier Bernardo from the Ospreys.

At just 24 years of age, Bernardo is an exciting new addition to the Scarlets squad for the forthcoming 2016-17 season bringing with him a wealth of PRO12 and European Champions Cup experience.

Australia drop prop Scott Sio for second Test against England in Melbourne

Australia’s coach Michael Cheika has dropped the loosehead prop Scott Sio and overhauled his front row for the second Test against England in Melbourne on Saturday.

Paddy Ryan re-signs with Waratahs

27-year-old prop has committed to the Club for a further two years until the end of 2018.

Ryan is the sixth player to decide to extend their time with the Waratahs, following the recent announcements of Sekope Kepu and Taqele Naiyarvoro rejoining the squad, and the re-signing of local talent, Jed Holloway, Andrew Kellaway, Matt Sandell.