Friday Morning Round Up

Brumbies have re-signed club legend Ben Alexander for the 2018 Super Rugby season, agreeing on a new one-year deal.

The 32-year old has amassed 142 caps during his time in the Nation’s Capital and will likely become the franchise’s all-time most capped player. Full story

Otago rugby have signed Italian lock Josh Furno for the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup season.

Furno has played 37 tests for the Italian national team and has been playing for Zebre in the Pro12 in Europe. Full story

Canada team to face USA 

After drawing 28-28 last Saturday Canada Head Coach Mark Anscombe has made just one change as Gordon McRorie replaces Phil Mack at scrum-half. Follow the match here

USA's clash with Canada will be USA captain Todd Clever's final appearance for the national side.

See the full line-up and more here

Tim Nanai-Williams is back among three changes to the Manu Samoa starting line-up for Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup opener against Tonga in Nuku'alofa.

Full squad and more here

Former Australian sevens representative Atieli Pakalani will make his Test debut for Tonga in one of three changes to the starting side to face Samoa

Full squad and more here

 Vunipola backing Lions' emotional energy ahead of the second Test