Wednesday Morning Round Up
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Thomas du Toit in, Rhule out for the Springboks
Springbok management confirmed that prop Thomas du Toit has been called up to provide extra front row cover, while wing Raymond Rhule has been released for Guinness PRO14 duty with the Cheetahs.
Montpellier to be without Cruden or Nagusa for Stade Francais clash
Ahead of their Saturday clash with Stade Francais, Montpollier have confirmed they will be without Timoci Nagusa and Aaron Cruden, who are both recovering from injury. Full story
Sinckler banned for eye gouging
Harlequins tighthead prop Kyle Sinckler has been banned for seven weeks after pleading guilty to making contact with the eye of Northampton Saints lock Michael Paterson. Full story
Drew Mitchell Analyses the performance of Bernard Foley & Kurtley Beale combination
Otago Injury Update
Otago will be boosted by the return of two key players this Saturday but the injury curse continues to hit Hayden Parker. Full story
Viliami Lolohea receives 3-week suspension
Tasman winger Viliami Lolohea has been suspended from all rugby for three weeks following two yellow cards for foul play, which were both cited, in his team’s match against Taranaki. Full story
Charlie Ngatai returns for Ranfurly Shield Challenge
Tasman Makos vs North Harbour
Today's Mitre 10 Cup action sees an inform North Harbour side face off against Tasman Makos.
Nothing could separate the two sides last year as the clash ended 27 all. Who will come out on top today?
Follow the match HERE