Rugby Union Today: Juan Martín Hernández retires
Another busy day in the rugby union game as Argentina legend Juan Martín Hernández announced his retirement from the game with immediate effect.
What’s on the site
Juan Martín Hernández, who was Argentina’s star player during the 2007 World Cup, has retired from the game. We have the story and a video which shows his outstanding skills.
Columnist John Nicholson is back, this time looking at the attendances at international and club level, and what the issue is in failing to get more people through the gates in the Aviva Premiership.
What’s in the news
On the transfer front, La Rochelle have signed New Zealander Ihaia West from the Hurricanes while Cooper Vuna has extended his contract at Bath.
Damian Willemse has been invited to attend a Springbok alignment camp and, should his impressive form continue, he could be in line to feature against England in June.
However, one player who won’t be playing for his country in two months’ time is Scotland’s Hamish Watson, with the flanker having surgery to correct a shoulder problem.
What’s on social media
There was rightly plenty of criticism for Israel Folau after his comments about gay people on an Instagram post.
Israel Folau is at it again.
Gay people are going to hell apparently.
He wasn’t available for comment.
As he was too busy drowning witches.
— Paul Williams (@thepaulwilliams) April 4, 2018
What’s his plan for you then @IzzyFolau pic.twitter.com/tWecB6M3z4
— Gareth Thomas (@gareththomas14) April 4, 2018
What’s on TV
The Premiership returns on BT Sport with them showing Sale v Wasps, Bath v Leicester Tigers and the West Country derby between play-off chasers Exeter Chiefs and Gloucester.
On Sky Sports, Super Rugby opens proceedings as the Hurricanes host the Sharks before they broadcast four more games on the Saturday. There are also two Top 14 encounters, the Scarlets’ PRO14 match against the Glasgow Warriors and the Honk Kong Sevens.