Wednesday Morning Round Up

Wednesday Morning Round Up
Wasps rule RPA Player of the Year shortlist

Wasps took three of the five possible places on the 2016 Rugby Player's Association Player of the Year Shortlist with the nominations of George Smith, Charles Piutau and Nathan Hughes.

Newcastle's Andy Goode and Exeter's Thomas Waldrom are nominated in the remaining two places.

The RPA has also unveiled the Young Player of the Year shortlist which features Wasps' Elliot Daly, Saracens' Maro Itoje, Leicester's Harry Thacker, Northampton's Harry Mallinder and Harlequins' Jack Clifford.

Wallabies unveil new jersey

The new jersey will be wore for the first time when the Wallabies take on England at Suncorp Stadium on 11 June.

“I love the new jersey. It fits well, the material feels great and I’m impressed with the new cut. The colours and style are also a throwback to jerseys from the past...I think everyone is going to love it,” said  Israel Folau.





Harlequins confirm departing players

Fly-half Ben Botica will join Top 14 side Montpellier and scrum-half Tito Tebaldi will return to Italy to play for Pro12 side Treviso.

Injury dispensation signings Beau Robinson and Sam Egerton will return to their respective sides.



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