Nathan Salmon News
International
NFL pro day arrives with former Wallaby among league hopefuls
Ollie Smith gets Emerging Scotland call to end year out with injury
French sevens star joins ex-Wallaby in NFL’s prestigious pathway program
Rugby's tallest player included in 31-man Emerging Scotland squad
Latest
The top 50 prospects under 23 in New Zealand rugby
'Out of action until April' - Glasgow issue update on duo
The new season player ins and outs at all 13 Premiership clubs
All Blacks pivot Josh Ioane shifted out of 10 for the Highlanders' first pre-season fixture
Full Gallagher Premiership 2019/20 ins and outs
An ex-All Black, a Mako and a local first five headline Blues squad
Nathan Salmon Stats
Stats compared to other Outside Backs
Nathan Salmon Stats
Stats compared to other Outside Backs
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