Rugby Union Today: Team of the Year and Exeter’s honours
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we publish our Team of 2020 plus there is team news for New Year’s Day.
What’s on the site
On the back of our Readers’ XV, it is our turn to select a side as James While compiles the team. Who would win in a face-off between the line-ups?
There’s one game in the Premiership on Friday as Bristol Bears clash with Newcastle and two games in the PRO14, which are Welsh derby matches.
What’s in the news
There’s bad news for Glasgow and Scotland after hooker Fraser Brown was ruled out for three months with a neck injury sustained against Ireland.
What’s on social media
The banter has begun at the Chiefs following the titles given to their boss and captain, with second-row Jonny Hill already changing contact details.
— JonnyHill (@_jonnyhill) December 31, 2020
What’s on TV
It’s another week of Premiership and PRO14 on the schedule and the action kicks off on Friday afternoon when Bristol Bears host Newcastle Falcons on BT Sport. In the PRO14 the derbies continue this week, starting with Scarlets v Dragons on Premier Sports.