Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

Holmes to make final appearance for Reds

The Reds' team for Fridays' clash against Rebels is headlined by the return from injury of veteran tighthead prop Greg Holmes for his last appearance in Queensland colours.

Holmes will join English club Exeter next season, but leaves the Reds as the most-capped prop in Queensland Rugby history.

Schalk to continue as Stomers leader

Should Frans Malherbe be cleared to play, he will be included in Stormers’ leadership plan for match vs Kings, but Schalk Burger looks set to remain on as co-captain.

Alexander signs on for 10th season with the Brumbies

Prop Ben Alexander has signed on to play his 10th successive season for the club, signing a new one-year deal for 2017.

Haskell ruled out for up to 6 months

Wasps said yesterday that the backrower and England flanker required reconstructive surgery to his big toe for an injury sustained during England's second test against Australia in Melbourne in June and is expected to be sidelined for four-to-six months.

The Top 14 Fixtures for 2016/17 announced