Matfield to Bath?: Rumours today have suggested that Bath have struck a deal to sign Springbok legend Victor Matfield. According to RMC Sport in France, Matfield is poised to sign a one year deal with an option of a second year with the Premiership runners up. The 38 year old was due to retire at the end of the World Cup but it is believed that he has been convinced to stay on with Bath. It would be an amazing coup for Mike Ford's side, with Matfield regarded as one of the best in the world at the line out.
Phipps can't wait for Smith duel: Wallabies scrum-half Nick Phipps can’t wait to go up against New Zealand’s Aaron Smith when the two teams face off this weekend. Both number nines will be in action in what will be a decider for the 2015 Rugby Championship title. Smith is widely regarded as the best scrum-half currently in world rugby after his stunning performances both for the All Blacks and also with the Super Rugby-winning Highlanders. Having faced Smith many times and won a Super Rugby title of his own the year before with the Waratahs, Phipps can’t wait to go up against his opposite man in Sydney on Saturday. “He’s always good to play against,” Phipps told
AAP. "We always find each other on the field and I really enjoy playing against Aaron. He’s such a good a good competitor and he always lifts my game.”
