Monday Evening Round Up

Gonzalo Bertranou called up to replace Cubelli for Wallabies Test

Scrumhalf Gonzalo Bertranou has been called-up to replace Tomás Cubelli, who suffered a fractured vertebrae against New Zealand on Saturday. Full story

Latest World Rankings

Saturday’s 27-27 stalemate in Bloemfontein, three weeks after South Africa and Ireland had shared the spoils 23-23 in Perth, has resulted in the Springboks losing a fraction under half a rating point to drop to 85.35 points, putting them below Ireland. See all Round 5's highlights here

Joe Cokanasiga signs four-year deal with London Irish

Cokanasiga scored five tries in 12 appearances last season including a sensational solo effort on his debut against London Scottish. Full story

Gary Gold to become USA head coach

Warriors have today confirmed that Gary Gold has accepted an offer to become the Head Coach of the USA. Full story

Jed Brown ruled out for the remainder of the Mitre 10 Cup season

Canterbury flanker Jed Brown has ruptured his achilles tendon and has been ruled out for the remainder of the Mitre 10 Cup season. Dylan Nel joins the squad to provide cover. 

Hurricanes coach John Plumtree to assist Japan

Hurricanes assistant coach John Plumtree is set to lend his technical expertise to Japan as the national team’s defence coach for upcoming tests against France and Australia. Full story

Foley raises 50 for the Wallabies

Bernard Foley reached the admirable mark of 50 Test caps for Australia when the Wallabies took on the Springboks in Bloemfontein.

Franco Smith on the threat the Wallabies pose