Rugby Union Today: Scotland respond to World Rugby charge
School children in the stands show their support ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool A match at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Another busy day in the rugby union game as the Scottish Rugby Union hit back at World Rugby after the SRU were charged with misconduct following last week’s events.
What’s on the site
The SRU have questioned whether World Rugby were right to charge them with misconduct. It all comes after the Scots threatened legal action should their game with Japan have been cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis.
Elsewhere, it is the start of the Premiership season this weekend and we have listed seven new signings to watch during the forthcoming campaign. Included are a gargantuan Springbok lock, an English speedster and a talented Scottish back.
Finally, England have released part 15 of ‘Rising Sons,’ which details the impact the super typhoon had on the team and their preparations for the upcoming clash against Australia.
What’s in the news
Wales coach Neil Jenkins has praised the work of head honcho Warren Gatland, who is nearing the end of his tenure in the job. Gatland will depart the Welsh national team after the World Cup following 12 successful years in the role.
Finally, Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe insists that they will not be haunted by their previous World Cup clash against Japan. South Africa succumbed to the Brave Blossoms in 2015 and will look for revenge when the two go head-to-head this weekend.
What’s on social media
Joe Marler has his critics, but he’s always entertaining.
How's your coffee?' 🤔😂@davidflatman chats to @JoeMarler about what @EnglandRugby have been up to after the cancellation of their meeting with @FranceRugby and preparations for a huge quarter-final clash with @wallabies! pic.twitter.com/tJvy4T5u3l
— ITV Rugby (@ITVRugby) October 16, 2019
Meanwhile, this is also very funny from Scotland fan Graham Love following their exit from the competition.
https://twitter.com/GLove39/status/1184423852727832577
What’s on TV
The Rugby World Cup continues where all the games will be exclusively live on ITV. It has reached the quarter-final stage and there will be some thrilling matches this weekend, including England v Australia, New Zealand v Ireland and hosts Japan v South Africa.
Away from the global tournament, the Premiership finally kicks off in England and BT Sport will begin proceedings with the West Country derby between local rivals Bristol Bears and Bath at Ashton Gate.