Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and a birthday quiz

David Skippers

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Loose Pass returned to Planet Rugby to provide its unique take on some interesting topics.

What’s on the site

Loose Pass covers the goings on in the sport at the moment including an extraordinary letter from Dan Leo, CEO of Pacific Island Players’ Welfare to World Rugby. It also touches on England head coach Eddie Jones’ prediction that the financial impact of Covid-19 could see rugby squads becoming smaller which will make utility players invaluable.

We also cover Rugby Australia’s announcement that they want to meet with former Wallabies skippers after the ex-captains made a call for leadership change at the governing body.

There’s also a birthday quiz on Wales and Cardiff Blues flyer Josh Adams, who turned 25 today.

What’s in the news

Northampton Saints have announced the signing of scrum-half Tom James from Championship outfit Doncaster Knights as a replacement for the departing Cobus Reinach.

Meanwhile, Italy assistant coach Marius Goosen has revealed that he thinks the World Cup-winning Springboks side will struggle if they should join the Six Nations.

What’s on social media

Montpellier and former Fiji utility back Nemani Nadolo clearly has too much time on his hands during lockdown.

What’s on TV

All potential rugby union action has been postponed due to the coronavirus.

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