Tuesday Evening Round Up
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Connacht squad update ahead of Scarlets clash
Andrew Browne is recovering from an achilles tendon injury and will be out of action for a number of weeks, while centre Peter Robb is rehabilitating from recent hip surgery and will be out of action until December. Full report
Warren Whiteley fit for Springboks’ year-end tour
Following a groin injury that has kept him out of South Africa's last five international matches, Springbok captain Warren Whiteley is progressing well and on track to make his comeback from injury in their end-of-year Tests to Europe. Full story
Benetton Treviso sign hooker Tomas Baravalle
Benetton Rugby Treviso have announced the arrival of hooker Tomas Baravalle, who will provide cover in the absence of Engjel Makelara and Ornel Gega. Full story
Wallabies expect a fast and aggressive Springboks
Wallabies forward Adam Coleman is expecting an aggressive Springboks pack to greet the Wallabies when they line up in Bloemfontein.
Blue Bulls Fitness Report
Stuart Lancaster on the Rugby World Cup bid
Lancaster says he is '100% confident' Ireland could host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Allister Coetzee on not picking Ruan Combrinck
Allister Coetzee says Ruan Combrinck can still be part of the Boks' plans going forward if he continues to perform consistently.
