Ben Smith, the success of the Scarlets and Exeter Chiefs, King Louis Picamoles' departure and the return to form of Jonathan Davies are all coveredOn cloud nine: The Scarlets celebrate their stunning Pro12 victory Northampton Saints can’t feel hard done by over Picamoles The poaching of Louis Picamoles to Montpellier has resulted in some …Continue reading »
With Billy Vunipola ruled out of the tour, the All Blacks fans cannot afford to gloat as they have a number of fitness concerns ahead of the SeriesComeback trail: The All Blacks have concerns over a number of first-choice playersFull-back: Ben Smith The mercurial full-back who resembles Clark Kent off the pitch, but turns into Superman on it (albeit …Continue reading »
Beauden's kid brother has been outstanding for Hurricanes in his debut Super Rugby season and must come into Steve Hansen's All Black reckoning, says Francisco Isaac Racking them up: Hurricanes full-back Jordie Barrett scores against the Stormers (Getty Images)The Lions could be seeing double this summer if the All Blacks give Jordie Barrett the chance to reprise his Super Rugby partnership with brother Beauden
The player drain hurting Australia and South Africa, Jonathan Joseph's inclusion in the Lions squad, Sonny Bill Williams' religious stance and are warm-ups to vigorous? They're all covered... Too hot to handle: Jonathan Joseph offers Warren Gatland a point-of-differenceEuropean player drain killing Australian and South African rugby The fact that wage inflation in the Top 14 and Aviva …Continue reading »
All Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett, the World Rugby Player of the Year, explains the different kicks he employsHead up: Beauden Barrett looks to find space with a kick against Australia. Photo: Getty ImagesAll Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett, the World Rugby Player of the Year, explains the different kicks he employs
