Rugby Union Today: Expert Witness and teams announced

Adam Kyriacou
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you Expert Witness and more team news ahead of the opening round of the Autumn Nations Cup.

What’s on the site

Former England international number eight Nick Easter speaks to features writer James While to preview the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup action.

Their game against Georgia is not the only Test rugby on the schedule as Ireland face Wales and Italy take on Scotland in two of the other matches. The Welsh and Scots have announced their teams for those fixtures. which take place on Friday and Saturday.

Elsewhere, England defence coach John Mitchell reveals an interesting coaching method which sees him wear opposition shirts in training sessions.

What’s in the news

Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of South African prop Luan de Bruin ahead of the 2020/21 season. He joins the club from the Cheetahs.

Meanwhile, Andy Farrell has backed Test debutant James Lowe to provide an “extra dimension” for Ireland as they prepare to face Wales this Friday.

What’s on social media

Duncan Weir’s recall to Scotland’s XV has been greeted well by rugby fans, with Russ Petty finding an opportunity to pay tribute to the fly-half’s hair.

What’s on TV

The Autumn Nations Cup begins this weekend and most of the matches will be shown on Amazon Prime. Channel 4 also have a few games, with Ireland v Wales the one being broadcast on the free-to-air station on Friday.

Meanwhile, despite the completion of the Bledisloe Cup, there is still plenty of southern hemisphere action as New Zealand take on Argentina on Sky Sports.

Finally, it is the sixth round of the PRO14 on Premier Sports, with Leinster’s clash against Edinburgh the standout fixture.

 

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