Friday Morning Round Up
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Hooper calls on SANZAAR & World Rugby to revisit neck rolls
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has called on SANZAAR and World Rugby to take neck rolls more seriously.
This comes after the news that David Pocock has been ruled out of the Wallabies' clash with the Springboks at the 11th hour. Full Story
Lima Sopoaga set to start for Wasps against Exeter Chiefs
The 2015 Super Rugby winner is set to make his debut against Exeter Chiefs this weekend. Lima Sopoaga, 27, has represented the NZ U20 side as well as the All Blacks scoring over 60 international points in his 18 appearances. Full Story
Pocock ruled out of Springbok clash
Wallabies number eight David Pocock has been withdrawn from Saturday night’s clash against South Africa after failing to overcome a neck injury sustained in the second Bledisloe Cup clash in Auckland. Pocock has been replaced in the starting side by Pete Samu, who will earn his first Test start when he runs out at Suncorp Stadium tomorrow. Full Story
Brumbies Snap Up Douglas
The Brumbies have announced the signing of Scottish-born forward Murray Douglas for the 2019 and 2020 Super Rugby seasons. Full Story
Chris Ashton suspension to run until 15 October
Following his seven-week suspension for a dangerous tackle during Sale’s pre-season fixture against Castres Olympique, Chris Ashton’s suspension will now run until 15 October due to a change to Sale Sharks' fixture list. Full Story
Top Tries from Round 1 of the PRO14
Tonight's Line-Ups
Glasgow Warriors v Munster
Team Announcements - @GlasgowWarriors have made two changes to their starting XV with Fraser Brown and Adam Ashe coming into the side@JacoTaute returns for @Munsterrugby with @longdogbeirne set to make his Munster debut off the bench#GLAvMUN Lineups: https://t.co/Aijp2lEPzl pic.twitter.com/Tyy0hyE1Dt
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) September 6, 2018
Ulster v Edinburgh
Team Announcements: Jordi Murphy will make his @UlsterRugby debut in one of 4 changes to the starting pack while Ritchie, Brown and Nel all return for @EdinburghRugby #ULSvEDI Lineups: https://t.co/qHVJSIno0W pic.twitter.com/eo3RI0IrOm
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) September 6, 2018
Northampton Saints v Harlequins
Here is how @SaintsRugby & @Harlequins line up for their #GallagherPrem clash tomorrow švš#NORvHAR - https://t.co/X0BAh4s7WB pic.twitter.com/JXHDIjzhvW
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) September 6, 2018
