Rugby Union Today: Super Rugby Team of the Week

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Another busy day in the rugby union game as we look back at the weekend’s action in Super Rugby and name our best XV from the matches that took place.

What’s on the site

It was quarter-final weekend in Super Rugby where there were impressive victories for the Jaguares, Crusaders and Brumbies, and all those sides are well-represented in the Team of the Week after reaching the last-four.

That competition is also discussed in ‘who’s hot and who’s not,’ which looks at the history makers from Argentina and the bizarre decision from the officials not to take action against Asafo Aumua for his hit versus the Bulls.

Finally, take a look at our ongoing ‘My World Cup hero’ feature, which detailed Brian Lima’s remarkable career and ‘that’ tackle against South Africa in 2003.

What’s in the news

Israel Folau’s hope of generating AUS$3 million to fight Rugby Australia in their ongoing dispute has received a blow after his GoFundMe page was taken down because it violated their terms of service.

Elsewhere, South Africa announced a training squad ahead of their Rugby Championship campaign, which included nine overseas-based players in the 26-man group.

Finally, Chris Ashton has withdrawn from England’s pre-World Cup camp to be with his wife Melissa, who is pregnant with their second child.

What’s on social media

One of the great World Cup moments happened on this day in 1995 as Francois Pienaar lifted the World Cup, receiving the trophy from the late and great Nelson Mandela.

What’s on TV

Only Super Rugby remains before all the focus shifts to the international game and the two semi-finals – Jaguares v Brumbies and Crusaders v Hurricanes – are broadcast on Sky Sports.

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