Today's rugby news as Wales players blown away by George North's performances in training
Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby news from Wales and beyond for Saturday, July 2.
Nick Tompkins Sport News
Tompkins backs North to hit the ground running against Boks
JOHANNESBURG : Nick Tompkins expects battles all over the pitch when Wales face world champions South Africa at a sold out Loftus Stadium on Saturday, but one of the most fierce could be the match-up among the centres in the first of three tests this month.
Wales pick uncapped former junior captain Reffell to front Boks at Loftus
Wales coach Wayne Pivac has named his team for Saturday's Test against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.
Tommy Reffell to make Wales bow against South Africa
Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell will make his Wales debut in Saturday’s Test series opener against world champions South Africa.
North picked at centre as Reffell debuts for Wales against Boks
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa : George North has been named at outside centre as he makes his first Wales appearance in over a year against South Africa at Loftus Stadium on Saturday, while there is also a debut for loose-forward Tommy Reffell.
Wales team news v South Africa as George North and Dan Lydiate return with Tomas Francis left on the bench
George North and Dan Lydiate will return to the international arena when Wales face South Africa on Saturday, with premier tight-head Tomas Francis on the bench.
Premiership: Planet Rugby’s Team of the Season dominated by victorious Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers lead the way in terms of inclusions as we pick six of Steve Borthwick’s players, with three apiece coming from Saracens and Harlequins.
Today's rugby news as Wales star so good he 'leaves England fans dreaming of what could have been'
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