Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

Andrea Masi retires

Wasps utility back Andrea Masi has retired at the age of 35 on medical advice after suffering a heel injury playing for Italy in the 2015 World Cup.

The 95-times capped international has failed to recover after being injured in Italy's opener against France.

Skivington calls time on playing career

London Irish second-row George Skivington has been forced to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect due to a shoulder injury.

 Coenie Oosthuizen to join Springboks in Port Elizabeth

The Sharks prop Coenie will join the Springboks today in Port Elizabeth as an extra front row cover following the withdrawal of Trevor Nyakane, who is struggling with an ankle injury.

 Connacht sign prop Dominic Robertson-McCoy

The 22-year-old, who has played for the Auckland Blues Development side as well as Northland in the ITM cup, will arrive for pre-season in July and is expected to boost Pat Lam's front row options for the new season.