Another busy day in the rugby union game as Ospreys scrum-half Rhys Webb was released from Wales’ Six Nations squad due to a knee injury.
What’s on the site
Meanwhile, the dates, venues and kick-offs for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals have been confirmed, starting on Friday, March 30.
Eddie Jones says the ‘healthy competition’ and a ‘hungry environment’ is becoming visible within England’s squad ahead of the Six Nations.
In the news
Saracens back-row Schalk Burger has been suspended for one week following an independent Disciplinary Hearing in London on Tuesday. Italy head coach Conor O’Shea has named his 31-man squad for their Six Nations opener against England in Rome on Sunday, February 4.
Elsewhere, Sharks head coach Robert du Preez has announced a 45-man squad for this year’s Super Rugby tournament with lock Ruan Botha named as captain while Wasps’ Josh Bassett, Ospreys’ Owen Watkin and Exeter Chiefs’ Sam Hill and James Short all signed new deals with their respective clubs.
Latest bets
It’s worth checking the top betting sites if you’re planning on placing a bet on any upcoming games.
What’s on social media
Saracens announced that they have re-signed former wing David Strettle on a one-year deal for the 2018/19 season.
The 'hotstepper' returns
Saracens can today confirm that @David_Strettle will return to the club for the 2018/19 season
Full story here
https://t.co/7jTc8igSqV pic.twitter.com/MT9qiztcHC
— Saracens Rugby Club (@Saracens) January 25, 2018
What’s on TV
The Sydney Sevens takes place all weekend and Sky Sports will covering that action, while they will also show the Toulon vs Bordeaux-Bègles and Castres vs Racing 92 clashes on Saturday. England’s second-tier also features as Bristol and Bedford Blues go head-to-head.
Meanwhile, with the Premiership taking break, the Anglo-Welsh Cup restarts and BT Sport will show the Gloucester-Ospreys and Bath-Newcastle encounters.
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