Rugby Union Today: Wales and Scotland name sides
Another busy day in the rugby union game as Wales and Scotland are the first to name their sides ahead of Round 4 of the Six Nations.
What’s on the site
Taulupe Faletau will lead Wales for the first time as he returns to the starting side as captain for Sunday’s Six Nations clash with Italy. Meanwhile, in-form Edinburgh back Blair Kinghorn will earn his first start for Scotland on the wing in place of Tommy Seymour for their game against Ireland on Saturday.
We also have Rob Andrew as our Expert Witness and Super Rugby team news ahead of Friday’s games.
What’s in the news
After Northampton boss Alan Gaffney suggested wing George North did not want to play for the club last week, Wales boss Warren Gatland has said Welsh rugby will “look after” North should his Saints career end prematurely.
Meanwhile, England wing Anthony Watson has said they are not discussing the bonus-point ahead of their game against France. England are currently five points behind leaders Ireland.
What’s on social media
Former All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter met a footballing legend in Sir Alex Ferguson and didn’t miss the chance to get a picture.
What’s on TV
Round four of the Six Nations takes place this weekend with ITV broadcasting Ireland’s clash against Scotland, while France-England and Wales-Italy will be shown on BBC.
There is also plenty of action on Sky Sports and BT Sport. The former has a packed Super Rugby schedule but will also televise the France v England women’s Six Nations match, as well as two Top 14 encounters and the Vancouver Sevens.
On BT, the Anglo-Welsh Cup returns for the semi-finals as Bath and Northampton Saints go head-to-head on Friday, with the Exeter-Newcastle contest taking place on Sunday.