RU Today: Sam Burgess lambasts Mike Ford & Greatest teams

David Skippers

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Sam Burgess hits out at his former coach, Mike Ford, and we look at an outstanding Toulon side.

What’s on the site

Former England centre Burgess lays into Ford saying he hindered the country’s campaign at the 2015 Rugby World Cup and that he lost respect for the ex-Bath head coach.

There is also a look back at that brilliant Toulon outfit, who, under the guidance of head coach Bernard Laporte, became the only team to win the Heineken Cup in three successive years between 2013 and 2015.

What’s in the news

In New Zealand, the Blues have confirmed that legendary All Black Dan Carter has joined them as an injury replacement for Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Elsewhere, former England and British and Irish Lions centre Ben Te’o’s has returned to rugby league after signing a contract with Brisbane Broncos in the NRL.

What’s on social media

There is thrilling Rugby World Cup action on the menu this weekend.

What’s on TV

All potential rugby union action has been postponed due to the coronavirus.

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