Rugby Union Today: Six Nations squads and Loose Pass

Colin Newboult
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DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 18: Sean O'Brien of Ireland charges towards Ben Youngs of England during the RBS Six Nations match between Ireland and England at the Aviva Stadium on March 18, 2017 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Another busy day in the rugby union game as Scotland and Ireland became the latest sides to announce their squads for the Six Nations.

What’s on the site

The contrasting European form of the Scottish and English teams was the focal point for Loose Pass, who also suggested that it may impact on the respective countries’ Six Nations performances.

Talking of the annual competition and Ireland were boosted by the return of Robbie Henshaw and Sean O’Brien, while Scotland named seven uncapped players in their squad.

Finally, check out this quiz on England legend Neil Back, who turned 50 on Wednesday, so test your knowledge with these seven questions.

What’s in the news

Wasps have provided a much-needed tonic for their supporters after they confirmed that All Blacks centre Malakai Fekitoa will be joining the club ahead of the 2019/20 season.

Elsewhere, Ian Keatley will leave Munster at the end of the campaign to join Italian side Benetton following eight years with the province.

What’s on social media

Wasps have brilliantly followed Bristol’s path and produced this video for the signing of Malakai Fekitoa.

What’s on TV

We’ve reached the final round of the Champions Cup pool stages and BT Sport covers all the action, starting with Edinburgh versus Montpellier and Newcastle Falcons against Toulon on Friday.

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