Rugby Union Today: All Blacks squad and analysis

David Skippers
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Sevu Reece of the Crusaders during the 2019 Super Rugby match between Bulls and Crusaders at the Loftus Versveld Stadium, Pretoria on the 10 May 2019 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Another busy day in the rugby union game as New Zealand call up four new players to their squad while analyst Sam Larner studies the Jaguares’ strengths.

What’s on the site

Luke Jacobson, Josh Ioane, Braydon Ennor and Sevu Reece are the new players in the All Blacks’ 39-man squad for the Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina and South Africa.

Ahead of the Super Rugby Final between the Crusaders and Jaguares, Larner is back looking at how the Argentinian outfit will test the defending champions.

Elsewhere, Sale Sharks have announced that utility back James O’Connor will return to Australia in a bid to win a place in the Wallabies’ squad for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

What’s in the news

England back-row Mark Wilson has joined Sale Sharks on a one-year loan deal from Newcastle Falcons after their relegation from the Premiership.

Meanwhile, South Africa’s Jaco Peyper has been appointed to referee the Super Rugby Final between the Crusaders and Jaguares in Christchurch.

What’s on social media

The Crusaders are hoping to win the Super Rugby title for the third successive year but they were dealt a double blow when All Blacks duo Ryan Crotty and Scott Barrett were ruled out due to hand injuries.

What’s on TV

Only Super Rugby remains before all the focus shifts to the international game and Saturday’s final between the Crusaders and Jaguares will be broadcast on Sky Sports.

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