Monday Morning Round Up
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Matt Proctor's Super Rugby season is over while Fifita is cited
Following the Hurricanes 30-17 win over the Sharks in Durban, The Hurricanes will be without the services of centre Matt Proctor.
The All Black centre has suffered what is understood to be a torn pectoral muscle in the 60th minute which is likely to end his Hurricanes' career as he is set to join former Hurricanes' coach Chris Boyd at Northampton Saints.
World Rugby Sevens Series Awards
The World Rugby Sevens Series 2019 Awards celebrated the very best of the season which saw Fiji crowned series champions at the Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris on Sunday.
"I'm not 100 per cent sure how long I'll be out for" - Warren Whiteley concern for Springboks
Joseph names PNC and June Squad
Jamie Joseph names 42-player squad for June camps and PNC games vs @RugbyFJI_, @RugbyTON_ & @RugbyUSA_
— Rich Freeman (@FreemanrugbyJPN) June 3, 2019
4 players still awaiting clearance re eligibility but he is hopeful it will be confirmed soon
Will be whittled down to 31 by end of Aug for #RWC2019#BraveBlossoms #rugbyjp pic.twitter.com/7yTuMD1WEH
Recap of the Weekend's action
FRIDAY
Plummer's penalty miss all-but ends Blues' play-off hopes
Elsewhere, the Rebels squandered an opportunity to move clear at the top of the Australian conference as they went down 20-15 to the Waratahs.
La Rochelle change tactics to stun Racing 92
La Rochelle stunned Racing 92 13-19 in the Top 14 barrage to book their place in the Top 14 semi-finals against Toulouse.
SATURDAY
Sarries roar back in Twickenham thriller to complete double
Player Ratings: Premiership Final
Player Ratings from a thrilling #PremiershipRugbyFinal 🏆 #EXEvSAR https://t.co/bUVtVUXQpU
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) June 1, 2019
Saracens triumph was built on winning legacy - McCall
Wisniewski's kicking on point as Lyon book semi-final berth
Chiefs rally to upset Crusaders in derby classic
Meanwhile, the Jaguares maintained their 100 per cent record against Australian sides this season with a 34-23 defeat of the Reds at Suncorp Stadium.
Lions back in play-off places after dispatching Stormers