Wednesday Morning Round Up
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Danny Cipriani assured that he does have a Test future
Gloucester playmaker Danny Cipriani has been assured by England that he does have a Test future after being excluded from the training squad in Bristol. Full Story
Pressure on Springboks says Reece Hodge
Wallabies utility back Reece Hodge told the media in Port Elizabeth that the Wallabies are happy to enter the clash with the Springboks this weekend with the underdog tag and says that the home side is under 'a fair bit' of pressure. Full Story
Gatland under pressure to leave Welsh rugby on a high
Wales head coach Warren Gatland says he is under pressure to leave Welsh rugby on a high as he plots his final year in charge of the national side. Full Story
'We can be best in the world in a year' - John Mitchell
England's new defence coach John Mitchell believes England can usurp the All Blacks as the world's best rugby team by the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Full Story
Japan international saved by teammates after being run over by a car
Japanese international Takuma Asahara was run over a car after lying on a road drunk.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, with Asahara remarkably only suffering light injuries according to police.
The report Japan Times says that he was lying on the street in a Tokyo suburb at around 2.20am when a man got into his car and pulled away, trapping Asahara underneath.
The 31-year-old was rescued by some of his Japan teammates, including captain Michael Leitch, who hoisted up the car and pulled Asahara to safety.
Japan media have been all over Takuma Asahara (#浅原拓真) story.
— Rich Freeman (@FreemanrugbyJPN) September 26, 2018
Images showing what he did prior to falling asleep, being run over & his rescue.#Toshiba have weighed in with an apology on his behalf.
Link to story https://t.co/JWKGNBtcbN
Still no word on condition of car! pic.twitter.com/6gr5d7j1p1
Koch’s Springbok desire still burning high
Springbok tighthead prop Vincent Koch spoke about his burning desire to add to his number of Test caps. Full Story
James Davies blow for Scarlets
“James has ruptured his PCL, so I don’t think we’ll see him this side of Christmas.' said Head Coach Wayne Pivac. Full Story
Gatland has not ruled out a Wales return for Rhys Webb
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has hinted that scrum-half Rhys Webb could return to the Wales squad ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup regardless of his three-year deal with Toulon. Full Story
Dorian West joins Sale Sharks' coaching set-up
Former Leicester Tigers hooker Dorian West has joined Sale Sharks as Forwards’ Coach with immediate effect. Full Story
Rowntree appointed as Georgia forwards coach
Georgia Rugby has confirmed that former England and B&I Lions International Graham Rowntree has been appointed as the union's forwards coach for the period including the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Full Story
Jean Kleyn signs new Munster deal
Munster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that Jean Kleyn has signed a three-year contract extension that will see him remain with the province until June 2022. Full Story
Premiership Round 4 Hits & Skills
