Rugby Union Today: Zimbabwe spend night on street in Tunisia
Another busy day in the rugby union game with the shocking news that the Zimbabwean national team were forced to sleep on the streets of Tunisia ahead of a World Cup qualifier.
What’s on the site
The Tunisia Rugby Union have apologised to the Zimbabwean national team after they were forced to sleep on the streets of the North African country.
Ulster have announced that Simon Easterby will provide coaching support at the province in the interim period before the arrival of Dan McFarland.
What’s in the news
The Blues are set to be boosted by the contract renewals of Rieko and Akira Ioane, despite interest from New Zealand rivals the Hurricanes.
Sharks flank Jean-Luc du Preez has been ruled out of Saturday’s clash with the Stormers and is a major doubt for the rest of the Super Rugby season.
What’s on social media
Shocking pictures emerged from Tunisia of the Zimbabwe national team sleeping on the street.
Zimbabwe national rugby team forced to sleep on the streets of Tunisia… @WorldRugby 👀 pic.twitter.com/MGcug87P0l
— Brian Mujati (@MujatiBrewing) July 3, 2018
What’s on TV
There are just two weeks remaining in the Super Rugby regular season and Sky Sports are showing all seven matches from round 18, starting with the huge clash between the Crusaders and Highlanders. There are some other big games this weekend with the Reds v Rebels and Waratahs v Sunwolves potentially having significant ramifications in the Australian Conference.