Rugby Union Today: Biggar to miss part of Six Nations
Another busy day in the rugby union game as Dan Biggar is set to be ruled out for the opening three rounds of the Six Nations.
What’s on the site
The EPCR drew up their 15 nominations for the European Player of the Year, with Fiji and Ireland leading the way with four nominations each.
Meanwhile, Loose Pass gave its thoughts on Billy Vunipola, Mathieu Bastareaud and the ‘Doddie Weir Cup’ between Wales and Scotland.
In the news
It was yet another day of injuries with Wales set to lose Dan Biggar, while Bath prop Henry Thomas was called up as a replacement for Kyle Sinckler in the England squad. Scotland also have doubts over Alex Dunbar and Richie Gray.
In more positive news, the Highlanders announced that they would play their home game against the Chiefs on June 30 in Fiji, continuing the recent trend of taking the odd Super Rugby match to the Pacific Islands.
What’s on social media
Taniela Tupou, the Australian prop nicknamed ‘Tongan Thor’, showed that he isn’t just about power by displaying impressive place-kicking skills.
And how about this for a slightly alternative take on rugby union
Now what Kid wouldn’t want to a Score a Try | Could drown in the Process Though pic.twitter.com/gaxIhBOuXV
— richard shuttleworth (@skillacq) January 22, 2018
What’s on TV
The Sydney Sevens takes place all weekend and Sky Sports will covering that action, while they will also show the Toulon vs Bordeaux-Bègles and Castres vs Racing 92 clashes on Saturday. England’s second-tier also features as Bristol and Bedford Blues go head-to-head.
Meanwhile, with the Premiership taking break, the Anglo-Welsh Cup restarts and BT Sport will show the Gloucester-Ospreys and Bath-Newcastle encounters.