Thursday Morning Round Up

Brumbies sign Matt Lucas

Brumbies have signed scrumhalf Matt Lucas on a two-year deal that will see him join the team for the 2018 Super Rugby season. Read more

Perth Spirit squad for the 2017 National Rugby Championship

Bledisloe Cup 

Kurtley Beale starts for the first time at inside centre for the Wallabies, while Curtis Rona debuts on the wing. Ned Hanigan will also make his Bledisloe Cup & Rugby Championship debut having started all of the Wallabies June Internationals. 

Damian McKenzie gets the nod at fullback for the All Blacks while Ryan Crotty, Ben Smith and Sonny Bill Williams return having missed the end of the British and Irish Lions Tour. Liam Squire also gets his opportunity to shine on at blindside flank, while Ofa Tu'ungafasi and Luke Romano return to the side on the bench.

Mitre 10 Cup

North Harbour vs Otago

#Mitre10 Cup kicks off tomorrow morning as North Harbour face @OtagoRugbyTeam 🇳🇿

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Mitre 10 Cup kicks off today with North Harbour hosting Otago. Follow the match LIVE here

Tasman Makos vs Canterbury 

Tasman & Canterbury face off tomorrow in what is a replay of the 2016 final. See the full lineups and more here

 

Magic from Stormers & Western Province fly-half Damian Willemse 🚀 #Springboks #SouthAfrica #CurrieCup #Instarugby

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