RU Today: Player movement in Scotland and Greatest XV
Glasgow Warriors DTH van der Merwe is tackled by Willis Halaholo of Cardiff Blues Kristian Dacey and Rhys Gill during the Heineken European Champions Cup match at Cardiff Arms Park. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday October 21, 2018. See PA story RUGBYU Cardiff. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only. No commercial use.
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we look at our Greatest XV’s hookers and we also cover player movement from Scotland’s PRO14 clubs.
What’s on the site
Our Greatest XV feature takes a look at the hooking position with Bismarck du Plessis, Keith Wood, John Smit and Mario Ledesma the four nominees on our shortlist.
Meanwhile, there has been plenty of activity in Scotland where Glasgow Warriors have revealed that their all-time record try-scorer, DTH van der Merwe, will leave the club at the end of the 2019/20 season.
Elsewhere, Edinburgh have announced that they have signed experienced Worcester Warriors fly-half Jono Lance.
What’s in the news
In South Africa, three-time Super Rugby winners the Bulls have parted ways with their head coach, Pote Human, with immediate effect.
What’s on social media
England Rugby are looking at how their 2019 team compare with their side which won the 2003 World Cup in Australia. Today it’s Maro Itoje versus Martin Johnson.
📈 HEAD-T0-HEAD
How do the class of 2019, compare to the revered #RWC team of 2003?
With help from @OptaJonny we look at the numbers from the two tournaments. Second in our series is Maro Itoje v Martin Johnson.
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) May 1, 2020
What’s on TV
All potential rugby union action has been postponed due to the coronavirus.