Rugby Union Today: Planet Rugby Readers’ Team of 2018

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during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the South Africa Springboks at Westpac Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you your picks for the Planet Rugby Readers’ Team of 2018, while analyst Sam Larner returns to have a look at the kick-off and how teams use it to gain an advantage.

What’s on the site

It’s that time for Planet Rugby Readers’ Team of 2018. A huge thank you from us to all for taking part.

Meanwhile, Sam Larner returns to Planet Rugby with his regular analysis piece, which this time covers the kick-off and how teams are looking to exploit this vital set-piece in the game.

Scarlets assistant coach Stephen Jones will join Wayne Pivac as part of the Wales coaching group after the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

What’s in the news

Gloucester have been dealt a blow with the news that Danny Cipriani will be sidelined for the Christmas and New Year period after the pivot sustained a pectoral injury last weekend.

All Blacks back-row Ardie Savea has inked a new two-year deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes, recommitting through until 2021.

Fly-half Adam Hastings has signed a new two-year contract with Glasgow Warriors, committing to the Scotstoun-based club until at least 2021.

What’s on social media

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What’s on TV

The European domestic leagues return this weekend with BT Sport showing Worcester v Northampton, Exeter v Saracens and Wasps v Bath in the Premiership.

On Sky Sports, Toulon host Lyon and Bordeaux-Begles visit Castres in the Top 14, while Premier Sports once again have extensive coverage of the PRO14.

 

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