Tuesday Round-Up
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Tuesday Round-Up
Keith Earls to Saracens?
According to a report in the Irish Independent, Keith Earls could be in for a shock move to Aviva Premiership side Saracens.
The Irish winger could sign a 3 year deal with the current Aviva Premiership champions, much to the shock of Munster.
The province were apparently quietly confident of Earls signing a new deal but it looks that he will move on to pastures new if the rumours are true.
According to the report, Earls motive behind the move is family related and not money related.
The winger joins fellow internationals Ian Madigan and Marty Moore on leaving their provinces for abroad and putting their international careers at risk.
Dylan Hartley says he has learned his lessons
New England captain Dylan Hartley says he has learned from his lessons after landing the new role.
Hartley will take over Robshaw as England captain and lead England in the 6 Nations.
There has been a lot of scrutiny over the selection with the hookers disciplinary record but Hartley is confident thats in the past.
"I am confident in myself as a player at Test level," he said. "I have captained my club for six years and have learned a lot there.
"I sometimes get it wrong, but it has gone well for me at Northampton, too. You need to get yourself at a level to be competitive and confrontational."
Asked if he will get it wrong again, Hartley replied: "No, of course not. I have learned from my lessons and it is for me to live with. Now I have to lead by example and answer the critics. I am a motivated person.
"I'm well aware of the perception and the reputation that comes with it, but I play my best when I'm on the edge. I just know to not go over the edge."
