Rugby Union Today: Taulupe Faletau out of World Cup
Wales' Taulupe Faletau during the training session at the Vale Resort, Hensol. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday November 23, 2017. See PA story RUGBYU Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only, No commercial use without prior permission.
Another busy day in the rugby union game as Wales announced that Taulupe Faletau had sustained a clavicle injury which would rule him out of the World Cup.
What’s on the site
Wales will be without their outstanding number eight Taulupe Faletau for the World Cup, who has been ruled out of the global tournament due to a clavicle injury which requires surgery.
Elsewhere, Australia full-back Israel Folau has begun legal proceedings against Rugby Australia following his sacking in May.
Finally, check out this vintage card collection created by graphic designer Stephen Johnson for each competing nation at this year’s World Cup.
What’s in the news
World Cup winning head coach Jake White believes that South Africa can repeat their heroics from 2007 and win the competition after an impressive run under Rassie Erasmus.
Meanwhile, Chris Robshaw has retained the Harlequins captaincy for the upcoming season. The discarded England flanker shared the job with James Horwill in 2018/19 but, following the lock’s retirement, Robshaw will take sole responsibility.
What’s on social media
A funny video from the guys at the Dragons…
Which mate does his hair like this? 👱😄🏉 pic.twitter.com/VfHkNJzIJO
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) July 31, 2019
What’s on TV
The Rugby Championship takes a break this weekend, which means the focus is on the Pacific Nations Cup and the games will be streamed via World Rugby’s YouTube page.
Elsewhere, there is also Currie Cup action and two matches will be on Sky Sports as Free State Cheetahs take on the Golden Lions and the Pumas host the Sharks.