Stormers prop has 3-week ban for dangerous tackle overturned on appeal
Stormers prop Sazi Sandi is free to play after an appeal to overturn his three-week ban following a red card in the United Rugby Championship (URC) was successful.
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Finn Russell omitted by Scotland for autumn internationals
Flyhalf Finn Russell has been omitted from Scotland's squad for November's autumn internationals and Stuart Hogg stripped of the captaincy as flanker Jamie Ritchie was named to lead the team in tests against Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina.
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Rugby-Finn Russell omitted by Scotland for autumn internatioals
(Reuters) - Flyhalf Finn Russell has been omitted from Scotland's squad for November's autumn internationals and Stuart Hogg stripped of the captaincy as flanker Jamie Ritchie was named to lead the team in tests against Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina.
Finn Russell left out of Scotland squad
Racing 92 out-half Finn Russell has been left out of the Scotland squad for the Autumn Nations Series, while Edinburgh's Jamie Ritchie takes over the captaincy.
Ireland to host England at Aviva in World Cup warm-up
Ireland will host England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin next summer as preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Veteran Sexton to captain Ireland as Stockdale returns for autumn Tests
Jacob Stockdale returned to the Ireland squad after a 15-month absence on Wednesday as coach Andy Farrell named six uncapped players in a 37-man group for the autumn internationals.
Rugby-England to play in Ireland next summer ahead of 2023 World Cup
(Reuters) - England will face world number one Ireland in Dublin next summer as they prepare for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced on Wednesday.