Friday Morning Round Up

October 20, 2017
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Matt Todd ruled out of final Bledisloe Cup Test

The All Blacks have been forced into a late change ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup test, after reserve flanker Matt Todd picked up a groin injury in training. Ardie Savea has come onto the bench as his replacement

On this day in 2007

ON THIS DAY: The #Springboks won the 2007 RWC beating England 15-6 in the final 🏆

Watch the highlights 👉 https://t.co/mcX983hVdp pic.twitter.com/qm65YzrefP

— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) October 20, 2017

Rebels sign Sam Talakai and Jermaine Ainsley

The Melbourne Rebels have bulked up its front row with the addition of props Sam Talakai and Jermaine Ainsley.

The promising pair will be a further boost to the Rebels pack, complementing the recent signings of forwards Tetera Faulkner, Ben Daley and re-signing of fan favourite back rower Amanaki Mafi.

Albert Nikoro receives four-week suspension

Counties Manukau winger Albert Nikoro has been suspended from all rugby for four weeks after receiving a red card for a dangerous tackle in his team’s final match of the Mitre 10 Cup against Tasman on Saturday 14 October.

Enari ruled out of debut Super Rugby season

Talented halfback Ereatara Enari will miss what would have been his debut season with the Crusaders in 2018, after breaking his leg playing for Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup.

South Africa's Gold Cup: re-igniting club rugby

Mitre 10 Cup Semifinals

Today's semifinal sees Wellington face off against Northland

#Mitre10cup playoffs kick off today with @WgtnRugby v @RugbyNorthland in the Championship semifinal 👊#WELvNOR 📲 https://t.co/QaGDhSyGkP pic.twitter.com/zZXnConBNl
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) October 20, 2017