Rugby Union Today: JJ Williams queries Biggar selection

Colin Newboult

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Another busy day in the rugby union game as Wales legend JJ Williams questioned Warren Gatland’s decision to select Dan Biggar over Jarrod Evans for Saturday’s clash.

What’s on the site

Former Wales wing JJ Williams cannot understand why Jarrod Evans has not been handed a Test start against England in the World Cup warm-up tomorrow. Evans has only garnered one cap and Williams believes that the Cardiff Blues man will need game time to get used to the international arena ahead of the global tournament.

We have dissected that contest and discussed who will take the spoils at the Principality Stadium in our ‘Predictions’ feature. Elsewhere, New Zealand host Australia in the Bledisloe Cup while South Africa take on Argentina and we have also delved into those two matches.

Finally, check out the sixth part of Rising Sons, a series which details England’s preparations for the World Cup. This week, prop Ellis Genge does an excellent Bane impression and the team plays their first warm-up.

What’s in the news

All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett insists that the team are on the right track, despite some disappointing performances in the Rugby Championship, which culminated in a 47-26 thrashing at the hands of Australia.

Elsewhere, Fiji have named their World Cup squad, which contains a typical mixture of power and pace. Talented forwards Peceli Yato, Viliame Mata and Leone Nakarawa are all included, while Semi Radradra and Josua Tuisova will provide plenty of thrust behind the scrum,

What’s on social media

We know that Alun Wyn Jones is one of Wales’ greats on the field, but he’s also a class act off it as this video shows.

What’s on TV

The World Cup warm-ups continue this weekend as Wales face England on Sky Sports and Channel 4. There are also the reverse fixtures from the final round of the Rugby Championship as New Zealand host Australia and South Africa take on Argentina.

Finally, that channel has matches from the Currie Cup and Mitre 10 Cup, which continues on Saturday with Manawatu’s game against Taranaki.

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