Friday Evening Round Up

Sharks sign Makazole Mapimpi

The Sharks have confirmed the signing of Cheetahs flyer Makazole Mapimpi. 

Mapimpi broke onto the Super Rugby season in 2017 with the Southern Kings scoring 11 tries in 14 matches in his debut season. 

Vakatawa ruled out of All Blacks Test

Virimi Vakatawa has withdrawn from the French national team for the upcoming November Internationals against New Zealand, South Africa and Japan. 

Scans revealed that the winger has sprained his and will be unavailable for the opening game against New Zealand. 

The 15 Test cap international has been replaced by Toulon fullback Hugo Bonneval, while 25-year-old Vincent Rattez has also joined the squad.

Ben Earl and Max Malins discuss Anglo Welsh Cup

Lienert-Brown interviews David Havili

Anton Lienert-Brown grabs the mic to chat to David Havili as preparations intensify for the Barbarians clash in London this weekend.

Ross Byrne looks ahead to the PRO14 match against Glasgow Warriors

Eddie Jones on RWC 2019 schedule