Rugby Union Today: Expert Witness and Six Nations news

Adam Kyriacou
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as we publish Expert Witness plus all the Six Nations news ahead of Round 2.

What’s on the site

Former England international Martin Corry is our guest this week as he looks at the fallout from their opening defeat to Scotland and calls for calm.

Two French neurosurgeons and concussion specialists have warned Johnny Sexton of the risks of returning to rugby too soon. Since that, Ireland captain and fly-half Sexton has launched a passionate response to the comments. One doctor has now apologised.

Elsewhere, England head coach Eddie Jones has said that he’s not going to drop captain Owen Farrell for this Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Italy.

What’s in the news

Former Italy head coach Conor O’Shea believes the Azzurri deserve their place in the Six Nations, despite growing calls for promotion and relegation.

In the Premiership, promising English playmaker Marcus Smith has ended speculation about his future by signing a contract extension at Harlequins.

What’s on social media

Romania’s new kit is certainly eye-catching…

What’s on TV

The Six Nations continues on Saturday with England and Italy opening proceedings at Twickenham on ITV. Scotland and Wales then go head-to-head on the BBC before Ireland and France collide on Sunday. That game at the Aviva Stadium will be on ITV.

There are also domestic matters in the northern hemisphere as the English Premiership continues on BT Sport. It starts with a huge West Country derby as bottom takes on top when Gloucester and Bristol Bears face off at Kingsholm in what will be a thriller.

Finally, two PRO14 contests have been rearranged for this weekend as Dragons host Edinburgh and Benetton visit Glasgow Warriors on Premier Sports.

 

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