Friday Morning Round Up
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Wales changes part of World Cup preparation - Gatland
Warren Gatland says that naming a much-changed Wales XV to face Italy in the Six Nations is all part of the process to prepare for the Rugby World Cup. Full Story
Schmidt excited to see Farrell in action against Scotland
Joe Schmidt is excited to see Chris Farrell in action against Scotland having revealed that Robbie Henshaw could have played had Ireland not boasted a ready-made replacement. Full Story
Reds Attacking Guru Not Interested In Wallabies Role
Newly appointed Reds assistant coach Jim McKay has shut down speculation linking him with the Wallabies role that Stephen Larkham vacated. Full Story
“I think they are class players and class is permanent” - Schmidt
Joe Schmidt is backing Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton to shake off the rust and to be the ‘competitive animals’ Ireland need to face down Scotland at Murrayfield. Full Story
The first player you think of when you see this Irish jersey is _______? 💬👇 #GuinnessSixNations pic.twitter.com/vgRgRlr8Qp
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) February 8, 2019
Rebels Name New Captain For 2019
The Melbourne Rebels have announced star fullback Dane Haylett-Petty as Captain for the 2019 Super Rugby season. Full Story
Richie McCaw Offers Solution To Stop Top Player Drain
"You've just got to make it really hard for guys to make that decision to go overseas." Full Story
Thursday's Six Nations Team News
🏴 Thomas Young to make 6 Nations debut
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) February 7, 2019
🇮🇪 Rob Kearney returns to Ireland starting XV
🏴 Sean Maitland to start in place of Blair Kinghorn
🗣️ Gatland talks team selection for Italyhttps://t.co/568QXfRdjV
