Tuesday Afternoon Round Up
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Bordeaux-Bègles suffer double injury blow
Bordeaux-Bègles have suffered a double blow after both Jandré Marais and Ian Madigan were sidelined following their defeat to Castres.
Marais has been ruled out for at least three months due to a calf problem, with Ireland international fly-half Madigan suffering with tendonitis in his groin, which is set to keep him off the field for four weeks.
Bordeaux-Bègles currently sit in sixth place on the Top 14 table and are preparing to face Stade Français at home this coming Saturday.
Warriors sign Super Rugby scrum-half Dowsett
Warriors have signed English-qualified scrum-half Michael Dowsett.
The 24-year-old joins up with his new teammates immediately to provide further competition for the number-nine jersey at Sixways.
Dowsett spent three seasons with Australian Super Rugby side Brumbies, having made his debut back in 2014.
He went on to make 22 appearances for the Canberra-based side, with the latest coming in this year's Super Rugby campaign.
27 Man Travelling Ireland Squad
The Ireland Coaching Team have confirmed the 27 players that will travel to Chicago today to play against New Zealand in Soldier Field on Saturday 5th November.
Players returning to full fitness Sean O'Brien, Iain Henderson and Peter O'Mahony along with Paddy Jackson, unavailable due to personal reasons, will not make the trip to Chicago.
See entire squad here
Haag resigns as England U20 Head Coach
Martin Haag will leave the Rugby Football Union after resigning from his position as Head Coach of the England Under 20 side.
Haag took up the role at the end of last season ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championships in Manchester which saw England win the trophy after beating Ireland 45-21 in the final.
“I have really enjoyed my time with the RFU and being involved in winning the World Rugby U20 Championship on home soil in Manchester," said Haag.
“However I have decided to move on. I wish all of the players, coaches and management the best for this season ahead of the Six Nations and World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia."
The RFU will begin recruiting for the role with immediate effect.
Warburton out of Australia Test
Wales captain Sam Warburton will not play against Australia this weekend after injuring his neck.
The flanker has been released back to Cardiff Blues to get game-time under his belt after suffering a neck injury – ruling him out of Saturday’s game against the Wallabies.
He is now set to feature for the Blues in the PRO12 at Treviso on Friday and a decision on who will captain Wales at the Principality Stadium on Saturday will be made later in the week.
