The defence guru pledged he would 'swim to Australia' for a place on Andy Farrell's staff. Another rearguard action this weekend would help his case.
In just a few days another season of the Top 14 kicks off with the likes of Owen Farrell, Siya Kolisi, Josua Tuisova, and Davit Niniashvili making the numbers of the overseas players ready to make the headlines and wrestle for the title.
In just a few days another season of the Top 14 kicks off with the likes of Owen Farrell, Siya Kolisi, Josua Tuisova, and Davit Niniashvili making the numbers of the overseas players ready to make the headlines and wrestle for the title.
With the Rugby World Cup set to start on Friday night in Paris, there are exciting weeks ahead and it’s just what rugby needs.
Tabai Matson hopes that “a clear mandate comes down from above” after Joe Marler was banned for verbally provoking an opponent.
England sub loosehead Joe Marler is set to top up his game time ahead of the remainder of the Guinness Six Nations by starting for Harlequins in their Friday night Gallagher Premiership clash with Newcastle at The Stoop.
Only for Martin Gleeson regularly visiting Shaun Edwards over the years, the new England attack coach would never have left league for union.
The Welsh only scored 10 tries during the Six Nations, yet still emerged Grand Slam winners on the back of their defence.
Budgets, players to watch, arrivals and departures - and an overview of each club at the start of the new season. Welcome to the Rugby Pass club-by-club Top 14 season preview