Rugby Union Today: Injury blows for Bath and Sale

Adam Kyriacou
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as injury hits Taulupe Faletau and Marland Yarde while we also have our Rugby Championship quiz.

What’s on the site

Bath and Wales have suffered a blow with the news that Faletau broke his arm during their Premiership clash with Exeter. Meanwhile, Yarde has a knee injury that rules him out for the rest of the campaign.

On the international front we have our Rugby Championship quiz for Round Six plus Australia could rest Tatafu Polota-Nau and Matt Toomua during the November internationals due to their workload.

What’s in the news

Continuing with the November Test scene it seems South Africa are set to be without both Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux during their end-of-year series as the matches fall out of the international window.

Meanwhile England have been boosted by news that Leicester wing Jonny May’s shoulder injury isn’t as bad as first feared.

What’s on social media

Schalk Brits will feature for the Barbarians in their match against Argentina at Twickenham after being called up for the game.

What’s on TV

Following the end of the Rugby Championship, all attention turns to Europe and the start of the Champions Cup. It begins with title holders Leinster hosting Wasps and it will be shown on BT Sport, who have exclusive rights this season.

On Sky Sports, the Currie Cup and Mitre 10 Cup competition continues with Southland and Auckland kicking off proceedings on Wednesday.

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