Rugby Union Today: Expert Witness and Loose Pass

Colin Newboult
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as Nick Easter gave his opinion on the upcoming clash between England and South Africa at Twickenham in Expert Witness.

What’s on the site

Former Red Rose international Nick Easter, who was also part of the Sharks’ coaching staff as they claimed the 2018 Currie Cup title, discussed this weekend’s England v South Africa match in Expert Witness.

Elsewhere, another of our features returned to Planet Rugby with Loose Pass and that looked at Will Carling’s recent appointment, Australia’s loss to New Zealand and Christian Wade’s shock move to the NFL.

What’s in the news

Scotland boss Gregor Townsend announced his match-day squad for the contest against Wales on Saturday, with Adam Hastings starting due to the absence of Finn Russell, while Jonny Gray, WP Nel, Hamish Watson and Ryan Wilson all return to the team.

Continuing in the northern hemisphere and Welsh legend Gethin Jenkins has decided to call time on his career and will hang up his boots following Cardiff Blues’ PRO14 game versus Zebre on Sunday.

Finally, Jamie George, Maro Itoje and Duane Vermeulen have all commented on Saturday’s game between England and the Boks where both teams will look to start their end-of-year series in positive fashion.

What’s on social media

Arguably Jenkins’ finest moment in a Wales jersey as he scored this try against Ireland to help them claim a Grand Slam in 2005.

What’s on TV

It is a packed schedule this weekend with the November internationals starting in earnest and Sky Sports will show England’s match with South Africa, as well as two Top 14 games, while the BBC will broadcast Wales v Scotland.

Premier Sports have Ireland’s clash with Italy but the channel will also broadcast all seven games from Round Eight of the PRO14.

On BT Sport, it is the second round of the Premiership Rugby Cup, with Bristol Bears v Gloucester and Harlequins v Newcastle Falcons featured.

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