Friday Morning Round Up
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Matt Todd ruled out of final Bledisloe Cup Test
The All Blacks have been forced into a late change ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup test, after reserve flanker Matt Todd picked up a groin injury in training. Ardie Savea has come onto the bench as his replacement
On this day in 2007
ON THIS DAY: The #Springboks won the 2007 RWC beating England 15-6 in the final 🏆
Watch the highlights 👉 https://t.co/mcX983hVdp pic.twitter.com/qm65YzrefP
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) October 20, 2017
Rebels sign Sam Talakai and Jermaine Ainsley
The Melbourne Rebels have bulked up its front row with the addition of props Sam Talakai and Jermaine Ainsley.
The promising pair will be a further boost to the Rebels pack, complementing the recent signings of forwards Tetera Faulkner, Ben Daley and re-signing of fan favourite back rower Amanaki Mafi.
Albert Nikoro receives four-week suspension
Counties Manukau winger Albert Nikoro has been suspended from all rugby for four weeks after receiving a red card for a dangerous tackle in his team’s final match of the Mitre 10 Cup against Tasman on Saturday 14 October.
Enari ruled out of debut Super Rugby season
Talented halfback Ereatara Enari will miss what would have been his debut season with the Crusaders in 2018, after breaking his leg playing for Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup.
South Africa's Gold Cup: re-igniting club rugby
Mitre 10 Cup Semifinals
Today's semifinal sees Wellington face off against Northland
#Mitre10cup playoffs kick off today with @WgtnRugby v @RugbyNorthland in the Championship semifinal 👊#WELvNOR 📲 https://t.co/QaGDhSyGkP pic.twitter.com/zZXnConBNl
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) October 20, 2017
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Bay of Plenty vs Otago
Canterbury vs North Harbour
Taranaki vs Tasman Makos