RU Today: My rugby hero and news from Sale Sharks
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you a My rugby hero piece on former Saracens and Springboks hooker Schalk Brits plus all the big news.
What’s on the site
Sarries legend Brits is our focus today as we pay tribute to his career, in particular his role in helping the club win the Premiership for the first time in 2011.
Elsewhere, Sale Sharks have revealed that their players have agreed to take permanent pay cuts due to the financial issues the game is facing with the coronavirus pandemic.
What’s in the news
In Australia, former Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika has hit back at criticism from selector Michael O’Connor, who criticised Cheika’s methods at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
What’s on social media
Lionel Messi’s brilliance as a footballer has led to a popular rugby tactic being tried on him.
👏 Decent tackle on Lionel Messi to be fair.
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— Planet Rugby (@PlanetRugby) June 17, 2020
What’s on tv
There are two Super Rugby Aotearoa games live on Sky Sports this weekend, kicking off with the Chiefs against Blues.