Rugby Union Today: Short side and England squad predictions

Colin Newboult
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Clermont Auvergne's Greig Laidlaw

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we look at the main talking points in the French Top 14 and U20 championship this weekend.

What’s on the site

The Top 14 has reached the semi-final stage, while it is the second round of the World Rugby U20 Championship, and the main issues going into the matches are discussed in the short side.

Elsewhere, we talk about the runners and riders for England’s World Cup squad. Today, we gave a rundown of the backs and predicted who Eddie Jones will select for the global tournament.

In Super Rugby, there were a couple of tight games as the Highlanders drew with the Bulls and the Reds came from behind to defeat the Blues at Suncorp Stadium.

Finally, check out our predictions for the encounters this weekend, which looks at all the action going on in both hemispheres.

What’s in the news

Waratahs hooker Tolu Latu is available to take on the Brumbies on Saturday as he awaits sentencing on a drink driving charge. The front-rower pleaded guilty on Thursday but his court case was adjourned until June 14.

Meanwhile, in Wales, Cardiff Blues have snapped up lock Rory Thornton on a permanent contract. The second-row had been on a season-long from Welsh rivals Ospreys, but the 24-year-old will now remain in the capital.

What’s on social media

It was evidently take your daughter to work day at the Highlanders. This was a lovely moment during their game against the Bulls.

What’s on TV

Super Rugby reaches its penultimate round this weekend and Sky Sports televises all the action, which kicks off on Friday.

There are also the Top 14 semi-finals as Toulouse take on La Rochelle on Saturday before Clermont Auvergne face Lyon on Sunday.

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