Monday Morning Round Up
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Jono Gibbes named as new Waikato Mitre 10 Cup coach
Former Waikato captain Jono Gibbes has been appointed as the new head coach of Waikato for the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup.
Gibbes, 41, will return to New Zealand at the conclusion of the PRO 14 season in Europe, where he is currently the head coach of Ulster. Full story
Whiteley set to sign a Springbok contract
According to reports Lions captain, Warren Whiteley is set to become the first player to be rewarded with a national contract by new Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus.
Whiteley has been played and captained the Boks without one, but according to Rapport, Erasmus is keen to keep the No 8 in South Africa. Full story
Super Rugby Team of the Week
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Beale in doubt for Waratahs
Wallabies back Kurtley Beale has suffered a rib injury in the NSW Waratahs Super Rugby draw with the Sharks in Durban and is in doubt for their next match. Full Story
Bulls touring squad to Australasia
The Bulls have announced a 27-man touring squad for the Australasian leg of their Super Rugby campaign, including 15 forwards and 12 backs.
The team will first travel to Brisbane to take on the Queensland Reds, before heading to New Zealand to take on the Chiefs and finally Christchurch. Full Squad
Premiership Team of the Week
Paarl Gim coach joins Lions setup
The Lions have announced that the director of coaching at Paarl Boys High, Sean Erasmus, has signed a contract with the union and will join the Lions on 1 November 2018. Full story
Richie Mo'unga fractures his jaw against the Stormers
Salmaan Moerat will join the Stormers squad for the final match of their tour against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday.
The 19-year-old will fly out as a replacement for JD Schickerling, who has returned to Cape Town after sustaining a shoulder injury against the Crusaders in Christchurch. Full story
Blues lose Pulu to injury
Blues skipper and senior halfback Augustine Pulu has been forced out of the two-game tour to South Africa.
The 28-year-old two-test All Blacks injured his foot in Friday night's 27-21 defeat to the Chiefs at Eden Park. Full story
Las Vegas Highlights
USA went unbeaten in Las Vegas Samoa, Australia, Spain, England, Fiji & Argentina all fell to the home side this weekend
Blade Thompson's brilliant try against the Jaguares
See all the Super Rugby Highlights HERE