Friday Morning Round Up
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Barrett back for All Blacks, while Dagg is out for the year
Barrett has been included as a late call-up and will be replacing Lima Sopoaga, whose partner is awaiting the birth of their first child.
Israel Dagg meanwhile will not require surgery on his knee and will be resting and working his way back to full fitness for the rest of the year and return to rugby in 2018. Full story
SA Rugby to form two new franchises to play in Europe
Two new South African franchises will be formed by the end of the year, as South African Rugby looks to have four franchises in Super Rugby and four in Europe. Full story
Wallabies name 32-man squad for South Africa & Argentina Tests
The Wallabies have made only one change to their squad to tour South Africa & Argentina with Adam Korczyk dropping out of the squad. Full story
Kingsley Jones named as the new Head Coach of Canada’s Men’s
Kingsley won 10 caps for Wales as a flanker between 1996-1998 and also played professionally for Worcester Warriors, Glasgow, Gloucester, Pontypridd and the highly esteemed Barbarians. Full story
7 Players re-sign with Australia Sevens
Australian Men’s Sevens coach Andy Friend has locked away seven of his stars with James Stannard, Jesse Parahi, John Porch, Sam Myers, Simon Kennewell, Liam McNamara and Ben O’Donnell all re-signing with the national side. Full story
Mitre 10 Cup judicial results
Jarrad Hoeata suspended for 1 week, while Levi Aumua cops 3 weeks for his dangerous tackle. Full report
Manawatu vs Northland
The battle for a playoff spot heats up today in the Mitre 10 Cup as Manawatu and Northland face off. Follow the match HERE