Rugby Union Today: Brian O’Driscoll exclusive and podcast

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Another busy day in the rugby union game as we have an exclusive with former Leinster centre Brian O’Driscoll, who previews the upcoming Champions Cup action, which kicks off on Friday.

What’s on the site

O’Driscoll speaks to James While about how players switch their focus from Rugby World Cup to European club action. We also have team news ahead of the tournament opener between Gloucester and Toulouse.

After the Whistle is out and today former England lock Danny Grewcock sits down with Lewis Moody to review his career.

The short side is here to preview this weekend’s major talking points, plus the Scottish Rugby Union have accepted its fine after their chief executive’s comments at the Rugby World Cup landed them in hot water.

What’s in the news

Former Wales head coach Warren Gatland believes their 60-cap international rule is too high for overseas-based players.

Elsewhere, Wallabies wing Marika Koroibete has been named the John Eales Medal winner after a fine individual season.

What’s on social media

Not long now…

What’s on TV

It’s the big kick-off of the Champions Cup this weekend and the action begins on Friday with Gloucester taking on Toulouse. All the games will be on BT Sport as the race to wrestle the crown off Saracens starts.

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