Thursday Morning Round Up
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Joe Marler announces international retirement
Harlequins have confirmed that Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby.
The Harlequins loosehead, who has been capped 59 times by England, says he was making the decision to spend more time with his family. Full Story
McKenzie out of Los Pumas Test
All Blacks utility back Damian McKenzie has been ruled out of Sunday’s Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires due to a family bereavement. Full Story
Ben Te'o suffers another injury setback
The England star looked set to make his first appearance for Warriors since having surgery on a quadriceps tear this summer but director of rugby Alan Solomons confirmed he had sustained a calf injury and said he was unable to train with England earlier this week. Full Story
McKay joins Queensland Reds Coaching Staff
The Queensland Reds have strengthened their coaching team for 2019 and beyond with the appointment of Super Rugby Championship winning coach Jim McKay as the new Attack Coach. Full Story
All Blacks Team to face Argentina
Sonny Bill Williams returns to the All Black starting line up to face Argentina this weekend while TJ Perenara will make his 50th appearance in the black jersey as he replaces Aaron Smith.
Elsewhere, Angus Ta'avao is set to make his test debut from the bench. Full Story
Brown confirmed as Sunwolves head coach
Former Highlanders' head coach Tony Brown has been confirmed as the Sunwolves new head coach after Jamie Joseph stepped down from the role to concentrate on the national side ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Full Story
Schoeman handed a 4-week ban
Edinburgh prop Pierre Schoeman has been suspended for four weeks following his red card in their 31-7 loss to Leinster. Full Story
⭐️ @whalaholo stood out among @cardiff_blues stars in Round 4.
— PRO14 RUGBY (@PRO14Official) September 26, 2018
We shone our Player Spotlight on his dominant performance. pic.twitter.com/J6L3tUB4IO
