Friday Morning Round Up

Barbarians name strong squad to face the Wallabies

The international contingent contains All Black George Moala, Auckland halfback Augustine Pulu and elusive Samoan fullback Tim Nanai-Williams.

Several Barbarians players will use the game to press their claims to Cheika ahead of the Spring Tour, including Brumbies captain Sam Carter and rising stars like Tom Banks and Taniela Tupou will also use the big stage to show their talents.

Lions flanker Cyle Brink has also been named in the squad alongside fellow countrymen Seabelo Senatla and Wilco Louw from the Stormers, while Bulls utility forward Jacques Potgeiter has also been named in the squad. 

The war has begun': Jones

Otere Black suffers torn ACL

New Blues first five-eighth Otere Black will miss the start of next year's Super Rugby season after rupturing his ACL for Manawatu.

Taranaki first-five Stephen Perofeta will now be favoured to start at No 10 for the Blues next year with North Harbour's Bryn Gatland likely to deputise.

Rory O'Loughlin scores his second try

Class of 2017 inducted into Premiership Rugby Hall of Fame

The glittering ceremony at the Honourable Artillery Company in London saw Ben Kay, Nick Easter, Kyran Bracken, Steve Borthwick, and Jason Robinson formally welcomed into the Premiership Rugby Hall of Fame.

Mitre 10 Cup 

An intriguing battle in the Premiership today as Auckland host their old rivals, Canterbury. Both sides have different goals in mind heading into the clash, as Auckland need a win to avoid relegation for the first time in their history, while Canterbury could still finish top of the table if they can get a bonus point victory in this match.