RU Today: Hot and Not & no limit on New Zealand crowds

David Skippers

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Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you Who’s hot and who’s not plus news of fans being allowed at Super Rugby Aotearoa games.

What’s on the site

Dan Carter, Michael Fatialofa, Sam Burgess’ unhappiness with Mike and George Ford, and Gloucester’s coaching issues are featured in Monday’s Hot and Not feature, with other stories also covered.

Meanwhile, New Zealand Rugby have announced that there will be no limit on spectators attending games during the Super Rugby Aotearoa tournament which kicks off this weekend.

We also have news of Bordeaux-Begles and France front-row Jefferson Poirot announcing his retirement from Test rugby at the age of 27.

What’s in the news

World Rugby have announced details of the qualification process for the 2023 Rugby World Cup tournament in France.

Elsewhere, England centre Alex Lozowski has signed a new two-year deal with Saracens but will spend next season at Top 14 outfit Montpellier on loan.

What’s on social media

The decision to allow fans to attend Super Rugby Aotearoa matches got the approval of the tournament’s captains.

What’s on TV

There’s two Super Rugby Aotearoa games live on Sky Sports this weekend, kicking off with the Highlanders against Chiefs.

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