Morning Round Up
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Montpellier face points docking
Montpellier face points docking after coach Jake White played suspended lock Jacques du Plessis against Stade Français. (Full story)
Ben Youngs withdraws from Lions Tour
It has been confirmed that the wife of Youngs' brother Tom, is suffering from terminal cancer, prompting the 27-year-old to withdraw from Warren Gatland's team for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. (Full Story)
This is what Youngs could have offered to the Lions in New Zealand:
BREAKING NEWS:
— Sale Sharks (@SaleSharksRugby) May 8, 2017
Sale Sharks sign @fafdeklerk #JoinTheHunt pic.twitter.com/Ib5N3uWCEl
Sale Sharks sign Faf de Klerk
Sale have confirmed the signing of Springbok and Lions scrum-half Faf de Klerk on a three-year deal. (Read more)
England select 20 players for a strength and conditioning training camp. The full squad and more here
Former Clermont and Canada flanker Jamie Cudmore has announced that he is to retire at the end of the season 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/FIHRq2BcNp
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) May 7, 2017
Former Clermont and Canada flanker Jamie Cudmore has announced that he is to retire at the end of the season.
Ruan Pienaar wins Pro 12 try of the season
Mujati extends Ospreys stay
Ospreys Rugby have announced that former Springbok tight head Brian Mujati has committed his future to the region.
Joey Carbery has been named PRO12 Young Player of the Season 2017
Other Pro 12 awards
#GUINNESSPRO12AWARDS
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) May 7, 2017
Coach: Rassie Erasmus
POTY: Charles Piutau
Young POTY: Joey Carbery
Golden Boot: Sam Davies
Top 🏉's: Steff Evans pic.twitter.com/RyGNrbLqN6