Steve Borthwick’s team guaranteed themselves a top-two finish, ahead of favourites France hosting Scotland, in emphatic bonus-point fashion but Wales were condemned to a second successive wooden spoon and 17th Test defeat on the bounce – a record for a tier one nation in the professional era.
Johnny Matthews ran in five tries as Glasgow hammered Dragons 73-33 at Scotstoun Stadium. The hooker was in irrepressible form as he touched down four times in the first half and returned for one more at the start of the second.
Toulon's star wing Cheslin Kolbe was robbed during his side's Top 14 clash with Stade Francais after an illegal play.
Toulon's star wing Cheslin Kolbe was robbed during his side's Top 14 clash with Stade Francais after an illegal play.
Bath suffered a third successive European Challenge Cup defeat as Toulon triumphed 35-23 in their rearranged game at Kingsholm.
Bath suffered a third successive European Challenge Cup defeat as Toulon triumphed 35-23 in their rearranged game at Kingsholm.
Springboks winger Cheslin Kolbe is set to make his debut for new club Toulon, who forked out a fortune in August to sign him from Toulouse.
Springboks winger Cheslin Kolbe is set to make his debut for new club Toulon, who forked out a fortune in August to sign him from Toulouse.
