Thursday Morning Round Up

McCusker signs up for the season

The Ospreys have agreed to extend Rob McCusker’s short-term contract with the region, signing up until the end of the season.

“I’m really happy to be staying here for the rest of the season and hopefully longer. I’ve had a great welcome from everybody and I feel I’ve fitted in to the group well," said McCusker.

“I know that there is strong competition in the back row but I want to fight for a place. I hope that I’ll do enough to get some game time sooner rather than later. That competition can only help the team.”

The Welsh international initially linked up with the region as injury cover last month, assisting with pre-season preparations ahead of the new campaign.

Henry Speight returns to the Wallaby team:

Henry Speight has been included in Cheika's 24 match squad for Saturday. Cheika will cut down on his extended squad on Friday.

Sean Duke Retires:

Canadian rugby legend and 7's expert Sean Duke has hung up his boots after 11 Tests (4 tries) and 42 World Series 7's Tournaments (124 tries)

Malcolm Marx set for Springbok debut:

The Lions hard man has been named on Coetzee's bench for Saturday's clash against New Zealand

Jaco Taute arrives at Munster:

The Stormers and Springbok has arrived at Munster joining them on a short term contract