Rugby Union Today: Shock recovery from Brad Barritt

Adam Kyriacou
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Another busy day in rugby union as Exeter and Saracens announce their sides for the Premiership final on Saturday while the Super Rugby round kicked off with games in Auckland and Melbourne.

What’s on the site

The Chiefs and Saracens have of course named strong line-ups as the best two club outfits in England prepare for battle.

England XV has also shown their hand ahead of the clash with the Barbarians on Sunday, who have a star-studded team.

In Super Rugby the opening game saw the Blues and Bulls play out a 22-22 draw before the ‘Tahs won 20-15 at the Rebels.

What’s in the news

Edinburgh have suffered a blow after Fiji Sevens captain Kalione Nasoko failed his medical, meaning he will not be coming.

Ahead of the Premiership final at Twickenham, Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter had some interesting points to make about fellow finalists Saracens. Unlike Baxter, one wonders if mind-games are in play.

What’s on social media

Ahead of their match in Tokyo, the Brumbies received some words from one of the most experienced rugby players ever.

What’s on TV

It is the Premiership final this weekend and once again Exeter Chiefs and Saracens will go head-to-head at Twickenham on BT Sport.

In the Top 14, they have reached the barrages and those two games, Lyon v Montpellier and Racing 92 v La Rochelle, will be shown on Sky Sports.

That station will also have all the Round 16 Super Rugby action and it starts with the Blues facing the Bulls at Eden Park in Auckland.

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