Thursday Morning Round Up

Eastmond leaves Bath:

It is understood that Eastmond will leave bath even after signing a 2 year contract Extension. The 6 time England international is likely to sign with Sale after Bath have reportedly ended the contract due to financial reasons.

Champions Cup & Challenge Cup Pools Drawn:

The much anticipated draw for the 5 Pools in each competition was drawn yesterday grouping many an old enemy and reuniting some old friends in the 2016/17 European season.

Gerbrandt Grobler signs with Racing 92:

The former Stormers lock will join with the Top 14 Champions ahead of next season. Grobler is currently serving a 2 year ban for a doping offence from 2015 and will be free to play again in October

Springbok Rugby Trivia:

Today in 2001 Bobby Skinstad captained South Africa for the first time against Italy.

Cory Jane signs with Toshiba Brave Lupus:

All Black & Hurricane, Cory Jane will play in the Japanese Top League after signing with Brave Lupus. He will be joined by Coenie van Wyk of the Cheetahs.