Friday Round-Up
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Friday Round-Up
Botha signs for Falcons: Former Saracens lock Mouritz Botha has left the Sharks in South Africa to sign for Premiership side Newcastle Falcons. The former England international will bring a vast amount of expierence to the Falcons with 5 years under is belt at Sarries. Director of Rugby Dean Richards said: “I’m very pleased to have been able to secure Mouritz’s services; he is a proven talent at the highest levels of the game and will add another dimension to our second row options.”
Tindall questions Burgess position: World Cup winner Mike Tindall has questioned Lancaster's decision to play Burgess at centre in this year's tournament. Burgess, who was used as a flanker towards the end of the season with Bath, will make his debut tomorrow against France at 12 with Henry Slade outside him. "If I was completely honest, I wouldn't have Sam Burgess in the centre, I still prefer him at six. And I don't think Slade is a natural 13 either and definitely not for this World Cup," said Tindall, who started the 2003 World Cup final at centre.
Dan Hayes
