Wednesday Morning Round Up

Former Moari All Blacks forward Nick Crosswell returns to Manawatu

Crosswell, 31, has spent the past three seasons playing for Welsh club Newport-Gwent Dragons. Full story

Jared Payne ruled out  for the rest of the Lions Tour

Payne stayed in Wellington for tests after reporting a headache before the Hurricanes game. Full story

Japanese assistant coach Atsushi Tanabe will join the Southland Stags coaching setup for the 2017 provincial season. Full story

Brumbies team to face the Reds

.@BrumbiesRugby coach Stephen Larkham giving nothing away, with the rugby world waiting to see if Lealiifano will complete his comeback. pic.twitter.com/k33Y2oAyMm

— RUGBYcomau (@rugbycomau) July 5, 2017

Reds side to face the Brumbies

 George: "It's about taking it to another level now"