Friday Morning Round Up

Vince Aso re-signs with the Hurricanes

Hurricanes utility back Vince Aso has penned a new two-year deal with the Hurricanes through to 2020.

The 23-year-old has reportedly turned down salaries in France starting around $500,000 (NZD) per-season. Full story

Aussie 7s to part ways with Andy Friend

Rugby Australia has confirmed Australian Men’s Sevens Coach Andy Friend will not have his contract renewed after it expires in July.

Friend, who guided the Aussie men to a drought-breaking tournament victory at the HSBC Sydney 7s in January, has been at the helm of the men’s program since January 2016. Full story

Crusaders injury woes continue

Crusaders captain Sam Whitelock has been withdrawn after developing some minor symptoms late yesterday, while Mike Delany has injured his knee at training on Thursday and has also been withdrawn from this weekend’s game after review this morning. Full update

Heyneke Meyer linked to Stade Francais coaching role

Former Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer is reportedly set to return to high-level coaching after having signed a deal with Top 14 club Stade Francais. Read more

Eddie Jones on squad selection for Ireland