Monday Morning Round Up

Lima Sopoaga still in the All Blacks mix?

Wasps-bound playmaker Lima Sopoaga has not been included in the Kiwis' first Test camp of the year in Christchurch but the All Blacks have refused to close the door on his Test career. Full story

Colin Slade knocked out and taken to hospital after Pau's win over La Rochelle

Colin Slade spent a night in hospital after another concussion but Pau has reassured fans the former All Black is "fine".

Slade scored eight points in Pau's 18-15 home win over La Rochelle on Saturday before he was stretchered off after his head struck the leg of Pierre Bourgarit. Full story

Blues lose Hodgman to injury

Blues injury concerns have continued after the news that front rower Alex Hodgman will return home from South Africa after injuring his arm in the side's late Super Rugby win over the Lions.

The 24-year-old Hodgman, a loosehead, went down in the 38-35 win in Johannesburg and won't be fit for this weekend's clash with the Stormers in Cape Town.

Don Armand gets England call-up

England head coach Eddie Jones has named a 32 man squad to begin preparations for England’s final 6 Nations match against Ireland at Twickenham stadium, with Exeter Chiefs flanker Don Armand included in the squad. Full story

Chiefs injury woes continue

Despite a well-timed early bye just two games into their Super Rugby season, there hasn't been much let-up on the injury front for the Chiefs, as they ready for their first home game of the year.

Brodie Retallick (poke in the eye at training) and first five-eighth/fullback back Marty McKenzie (concussion) are both fit to face the Bulls in Hamilton on Friday night, but that's the only good news coach Colin Cooper had to report pre-training on Monday afternoon. Full story

Ospreys sign Lesley Klim

Ospreys have announced the addition of Namibian international Lesley Klim to next season’s squad, the highly rated centre/wing signing a two-year deal with the region. Full story

Six Nations Round 4: Team of the Week

Banks Extends Brumbies Deal

Brumbies fullback Tom Banks has agreed to a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the Brumbies for the 2019 Super Rugby season. Full story

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