Rugby Union Today: Analysis, Wayne Pivac’s Wales squad

David Skippers

Another busy day in the rugby union game as our analyst Sam Larner looks at Finn Russell’s attacking play and Wayne Pivac names his first Wales squad.

What’s on the site

Larner is back and studies an excellent attacking display from Russell which helped Racing 92 to an impressive victory over Saracens in their Champions Cup opener at the weekend.

New Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has included five uncapped players in a 35-man squad to play against the Barbarians in Cardiff on November 30.

Meanwhile, England boss Eddie Jones fears some Saracens players could give the Six Nations a miss as they try to help their club avoid relegation.

What’s in the news

Northampton Saints director of rugby Chris Boyd has praised pivot Dan Biggar after he shone in the club’s Champions Cup triumph against Lyon at Franklin’s Gardens.

Elsewhere, Ireland scrum-half Kieran Marmion has signed a contract extension with Connacht while fly-half Billy Burns has extended his stay at Ulster.

What’s on social media

After winning the Rugby World Cup earlier this month with South Africa, Toulouse flyer Cheslin Kolbe’s year got even better when he was crowned Midi-Olympique’s World Player of the Year at a function on Monday night.

What’s on TV

The Champions Cup continues this weekend on BT Sport where Ulster and Clermont Auvergne kick off proceedings on Friday. There are several other interesting clashes as Exeter Chiefs host Glasgow Warriors, Lyon face Leinster and Racing 92 visit Munster.

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