Wednesday Morning Round Up
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Sam Cane set to make his first start for the Chiefs since returning from injury
An unfamiliar starting role for Cane as the injury-hit Chiefs rest key All Blacks for their clash with the Reds. #CHIvRED https://t.co/B6Yzjume8P
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) May 22, 2019
Trae Williams 'Quadzilla' has signed with the Australia 7's
The Australian Men’s Sevens team has announced a major signing in Australian speedster Trae Williams who has committed to the program until 2021.
Wallabies star Sio re-signs until 2022
Wallabies and Brumbies star Scott Sio has signed a new three-year deal with Rugby Australia (RA).
Sio, 27, has made 55 Test appearances for Australia since his debut in 2013, a year after he played his first game for the Brumbies.
He will remain in Australia and with the Brumbies until at least the end of 2022 after his new deal was announced on Wednesday.
Cian Healy signs new IRFU & Leinster contract
Ireland international loosehead Cian Healy has signed a new two-year IRFU contract until the end of the 2020/21 season.
Healy has been capped 88 times for Ireland, Healy started four of Ireland’s five Six Nations fixtures this season and also starred in the victories over Argentina and New Zealand in November.
Fiji name powerhouse extended squad
✅ Levani Botia
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) May 22, 2019
✅ Leone Nakarawa
✅ Semi Kunatani
✅ Viliame Mata
✅ Joshua Tuisova
✅ Semi Radradra
This is some team! 💪 https://t.co/r1nR9gApLY
Simon Hammersley leaves Newcastle Falcons
Scarlets appoint Glenn Delaney as defence coach
The Scarlets have added another piece to their coaching jigsaw for next season with the appointment of Glenn Delaney as defence coach.
Delaney is currently the defence coach with New Zealand Super Rugby side the Highlanders and boasts a wealth of experience in northern hemisphere rugby.
Etienne Falgoux signs new deal with Clermont
Etienne Falgoux has signed a new deal with Clermont, recommitting to the side until at least 2023.
"We saw Etienne grow, progress and flourish, keeping it was one of our priorities," commented the club's Director of Rugby.
