Wales v England Six Nations team announcements live as Warren Gatland finally names team after strike averted
Warren Gatland will finally name his team to face England today after a dramatic Wednesday that saw the threat of strike action averted.
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Jones loses Wallabies assistant as McKellar heads to Leicester
SYDNEY :Dan McKellar walked away from his job as Wallabies forwards coach to take over at England's Leicester Tigers on Wednesday in one of two resignations that leaves Eddie Jones without any of his predecessor's assistants.
Dan McKellar leaves Wallabies to take over as Leicester Tigers head coach
Leicester have appointed Dan McKellar as their new head coach, with the former Australia assistant set to begin work in July. It was announced on Wednesday that the 46-year-old had left his role with the Wallabies after two years in order to take up a post overseas.
Jones loses Wallabies forwards coaches McKellar, du Plessis
SYDNEY : Wallabies forwards coach Dan McKellar and scrum coach Petrus du Plessis have both resigned, Rugby Australia said on Wednesday, leaving Eddie Jones without any of the assistant coaching staff employed by his predecessor Dave Rennie.
Manu Tuilagi available for Ireland clash after ban reduced to three matches
Manu Tuilagi will be available for England’s final Guinness Six Nations match against Ireland after being given a reduced three-match ban for dangerous play.
Reduced suspension means Manu Tuilagi can face Ireland
Manu Tuilagi will be available for England's final Guinness Six Nations match against Ireland after being given a reduced three-match ban for dangerous play.
Curry in, Curry out for England against Wales
LONDON : Tom Curry, recalled last week, has withdrawn from the England squad for Saturday's Six Nations game against Wales with injury and has been replaced by his brother Ben, who played in the opening defeat by Scotland but was dropped for the Italy game.
Lawes, Ford and Curry return to England squad for Wales clash
Flyhalf George Ford, vice-captain Courtney Lawes and Tom Curry, returning after injury, were among the 36 players named to the England squad by coach Steve Borthwick ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales.