Thursday Morning Round Up
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Strong Fiji side named to face Japan
Fijians Head Coach John McKee has secured a wealth of experience in his match-day 23-member squad for the opening round of the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup match against Japan, in Kamaishi this Saturday.
Lappies Labuschagne captains Japan on debut
Former Cheetahs and Bulls flanker, Lappies Labuschagne will make his test debut for Japan on Saturday against Fiji.
Joe Tekori retires from international duty months before RWC
Veteran Samoa forward Joe Tekori has announced his immediate retirement from international duty, less than two months from the start of the Rugby World Cup.
London Irish Sign Tongan International
London Irish have secured the services of Tonga international Steve Mafi who will join the club early in the 2019/20 season.
Genia backs newly mature O'Connor to shine for Wallabies
James O'Connor has put his party-boy lifestyle behind him as he seeks to reignite his Australia career.
Rugby Championship Line Ups
Duane Vermeulen to lead the Springboks against New Zealand
Argentina name squad to face Australia