Rugby Union Today: Team of the Week
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we named our best XV from the Champions Cup action that took place over the weekend.
What’s on the site
Champions Cup Round Three pool games were played out at the weekend and we have named our Team of the Week from the fixtures that took place.
We also bring you Who’s hot and who’s not; our Monday wrap of who has their name in lights and who is making the headlines for the wrong reasons.
What’s in the news
Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann praised young back Ollie Thorley’s “tremendous” form after his man-of-the-match display against Exeter.
Meanwhile, Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus says he will not stay on as head coach beyond the 2019 Rugby World Cup and will instead become the director of rugby, with a new coach set to come in.
What’s on social media
Robbie Henshaw is likely to miss Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England.
Leinster and Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw faces up to another eight weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
He’s likely to miss the Six Nations opener against England.
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What’s on TV
Champions Cup Round Four action is live on BT Sport, with Exeter Chiefs looking for revenge over Gloucester at Kingsholm and Bath looking to build on their impressive showing last time out against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.