Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and State of the Nations

Adam Kyriacou
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Another busy day in the rugby union game as we kick off our State of the Nations features following the Six Nations, while Loose Pass studies the welfare of the sport in what’s another must-read piece.

What’s on the site

From the bottom of the table working up we begin with Italy as their drought continues. Wales are also published as their life under new head coach Wayne Pivac has not got off to the best of starts this Championship.

Loose Pass expresses its concern for players, clubs and nations and the game itself as the impact of coronavirus will hit hard.

Elsewhere, former Ireland hooker and captain Keith Wood has warned of the pitfalls of returning to the game after a long break.

What’s in the news

The virus has seen Scotland’s 1990 Grand Slam winners have to alter their reunion plans, with only four players now attending.

Meanwhile, Stormers doctor Jason Suter has revealed that back-row Pieter-Steph du Toit could have lost his leg in a recent injury.

What’s on social media

Rugby commentator Nick Heath is trying to keep busy with no games currently happening. Things got interesting at the market.

What’s on TV

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

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