Friday Morning Round Up

Friday Morning Round Up

Argentina vs New Zealand Lineups:


Rebels name David Wessels as new Head Coach

The Melbourne Rebels have announced the appointment of former Western Force coach David Wessels as the club’s new Head Coach until the end of 2019 Super Rugby season. Full story

Jamie Joseph takes over as Sunwolves coach for 2018 Super Rugby season

Confirmed as the new head coach for the Japanese national rugby team last year, former Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph will take on the same role with Super Rugby's Sunwolves next season. Full story

Leon MacDonald leaves Crusaders backline role and signs new two-year deal with Tasman

Leon MacDonald will take on a different coaching role with the Crusaders in 2018, when he steps aside as the Assistant Backs Coach.

It was expected MacDonald would focus solely on his Crusaders job when his Tasman contract expired at the end of this year's Mitre 10 Cup, instead, he has re-signed through to the end of 2019. Full story

Brad Thorn set to be named Queensland Reds coach

Former All Black lock Brad Thorn is expected to take over as Queensland Reds coach after the Super Rugby side reportedly sacked Nick Stiles. Full Story

Heaslip May Require Further Back Surgery

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has revealed that No. 8 Jamie Heaslip could require further surgery to correct an ongoing back complaint after omitting the 33-year-old in his initial Champions Cup squad yesterday. Full story

Ranfurly Shield LINEUPS: 

Canterbury v Waikato 

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