Wednesday Morning Round Up
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Brunel Explains Parra & Lopez Exclusions
Haylett-Petty Inks New Contract Extension
Wallabies star Dane Haylett-Petty has re-signed with Rugby Australia and Melbourne Rebels until the end of 2021 on a new two-year deal. Full Story
RFU appoints Bill Sweeney as Chief Executive Officer
Bill Sweeney has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Rugby Football Union (RFU). He joins from the British Olympic Association (BOA) where he has been Chief Executive Officer since 2013. Full Story
Tomkinson Escapes Punishment for Red Card
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A SANZAAR Judicial Committee Hearing has found Sio Tomkinson of the Highlanders not guilty of contravening Law 9.13 Dangerous Tackling and Law 9.16 Dangerous Charge after he was issued with a Red Card during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Full Story
England squad update
Eddie Jones has retained 25 players to prepare for the clash with Wales. Maro Itoje (Saracens) will remain at PennyHill Park this week to continue with his rehabilitation. Full Story
Reds and Highlanders Name Teams