Rugby Union Today: Hot and Not and Team of the Week

Adam Kyriacou

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you Who’s hot and who’s not, our Champions Cup team of the semi-finals and all the big news from around the world, including team news for the Premiership fixture on Tuesday.

What’s on the site

Hot and Not covers Racing 92 and Exeter Chiefs after their exploits over the weekend plus the sad news surrounding former player Alex Corbisiero. Team of the Week sees eight Chiefs picked following their victory over Toulouse. Let us know your thoughts.

Elsewhere, the Wallabies are sweating over the fitness of second-row Rory Arnold after that match at Sandy Park while Exeter boss Rob Baxter believes it could be only a matter of time before the Premiership clubs call a halt to their regular Covid-19 testing.

What’s in the news

South Africa will enjoy seven weeks of action as the Bulls, Lions, Sharks, Stormers, Cheetahs, Pumas and Griquas meet in Super Rugby – Unlocked.

In Wales, Scarlets have added to their squad ahead of the new PRO14 campaign as 34-year-old wing Aled Brew comes in to cover injury problems.

What’s on social media

Tonight sees Chris Robshaw play his final home game for Harlequins as they face Wasps. Quins posted this through the years video of the back-row.

What’s on TV

There’s plenty of weekday rugby in the Premiership that is televised on BT Sport. No sooner has it finished, the PRO14 is back for a new season on Premier Sports this Friday. Elsewhere, on Sky Sports there is Mitre 10 Cup action throughout the weekend.

 

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