Australia U20 representative Shane Wilcox and Wallabies squad member David Feliuai are among the six new faces in the ACT Brumbies’ squad.
Tomorrow’s stars are in action for Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Samoa in a series of international fixtures across Hamilton and Fiji.
Here we are, about to begin another season of Premiership Women’s Rugby. Last season saw Gloucester-Hartpury Women lift the trophy once again, winning a free-flowing finale against Bristol Bears Women.
Three matches are scheduled for Stellenbosch: Ireland vs Georgia (kick-off 2pm local), France vs New Zealand (4:30pm) and South Africa vs Argentina (7pm). Over in Athlone, Wales vs Spain is the opening match (2pm) followed by England vs Fiji (4:30pm) and Australia vs Italy (7pm).
Four players were ruled out through injury following the 35-11 win and will miss the remainder of the tournament. Meanwhile, lock Harvey Cordukes, who was red-carded during the first half, has been suspended for two matches.
Wallabies prop James Slipper makes a welcome return as the ACT Brumbies forward pack braces for one of the most powerful scrums in the Super Rugby Pacific.
The Brumbies are primed for playoff action with a hungry squad ready to defend home soil against the Highlanders in Saturday's final quarter-final.
Former sevens star Corey Toole is back as one of three changes to the Brumbies’ starting lineup following their win over the Crusaders.
A late game calamitous decision from Crusaders lock Quinten Strange handed the Brumbies a 31-24 win in Canberra to extend the club's season of misery.