Monday Afternoon Round Up

Carr is heading back home

Stormers loose forward Nizaam Carr will fly home to Cape Town from Perth due to a shoulder injury he picked up in the 57-31 victory against the Rebels in Melbourne.

There will be no replacement flown out to Perth as Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck is happy with the cover he has at his disposal.

Niall Morris Joins Leinster

Morris has re-joined the province on a short term contract from the Leicester Tigers. 

The 27 year old utility back has already met with the rest of the Leinster squad and has taken part in the pre-season schedule.

Bill Meakes to leave Gloucester for Super Rugby

Australian centre Bill Meakes has been released from his contract with the club to take up an opportunity to play Super Rugby.

Lee undergoes surgery

Scarlets tighthead prop Samson Lee will miss the start of the PRO12 season after undergoing shoulder surgery.

Hurricanes receive double blow

The Hurricanes will be without Blade Thomson and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen for the rest of the Super Rugby season due to respective injuries.