Rugby Union Today: Loose Pass and Wales team
Cornish Pirates Rhodri Davies scores the winning try during the Greene King IPA Championship match at Mennaye Field, Penzance. Picture date: Saturday March 6, 2021.
Another busy day in the rugby union game as Loose Pass returned to Planet Rugby to provide its unique take on several topics in the sport.
What’s on the site
The current state of English rugby was the theme for this weekend’s Loose Pass, while the column also delved into Super Rugby Aotearoa and the France v Scotland game which was postponed.
Elsewhere, Wales announced their team to take on Italy this weekend, with Cory Hill and Gareth Davies coming into the XV for Adam Beard and Kieran Hardy respectively.
Finally, Munster will host Toulouse in the standout Champions Cup tie as the last-16 draw was made. In the quarter-finals, Exeter Chiefs will face Leinster providing they both win their matches against Lyon and Toulon.
What’s in the news
England will continue to keep playing on the edge, according to defence coach John Mitchell, despite the issues they have had with discipline during the 2021 Six Nations.
Meanwhile, former Wallaby Matt Giteau has joined Adam Ashley-Cooper in moving to Major League Rugby after LA Giltinis announced his signing.
What’s on social media
The execution is just a bit off here…
Brodie Retallick would have done the same. #tip pic.twitter.com/2rPEIlgw4e
— Jim Hamilton (@jimhamilton4) March 9, 2021
What’s on TV
The Six Nations returns this weekend and Round Four kicks off on Saturday with Italy v Wales on ITV Sport and S4C before England host France on ITV Sport. Sunday will see Scotland clash with Ireland and that game will be televised on BBC Sport.
There is also Premiership action on BT Sport, which starts with Bristol Bears v Wasps on Friday, while Premier Sports has the PRO14 as usual.