Two former All Blacks will join Samoa's ranks for their upcoming trip to Europe.
Two former All Blacks will join Samoa's ranks for their upcoming trip to Europe.
Nathan Hughes was a standout for Wasps as 90 New Zealanders partook in club competitions all across Europe over the weekend.
Pat Lam's Bristol were ousted in a tight affair by Ben Te'o and Michael Fatialofa's Worcester in what was many Kiwi-filled match-ups in Europe over the weekend.
The Pacific nations of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga have been at the forefront of concerns surrounding their omission from the proposed World League plans.
The Pacific nations of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga have been at the forefront of concerns surrounding their omission from the proposed World League plans.
81 Kiwis took part in the weekend's northern hemisphere action, including former All Blacks loose forward Jerome Kaino who now plies his trade with Toulouse.
Sergio Parisse was shown a red card in the first half, but Stade Francais made a winning start to the Top 14 away at newly-promoted Perpignan.
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
One international that flew under the radar over the weekend was Manu Samoa’s 17-13 loss to Romania in Bucharest.