Thursday Morning Round Up

All Black squad to face the Springboks in Cape Town

#RSAvNZL - Whitelock, Cane, Squire, Crotty & Milner-Skudder all return to the @AllBlacks starting XV to face @Springboks in Cape Town 🇿🇦v🇳🇿 pic.twitter.com/258rUm5GEv

— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) October 5, 2017

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Steve Hansen talks Cape Town selections

All Black Legend Brad Thorn named as new Reds coach

The Queensland Rugby Union have announced that they have agreed to part ways with current head coach Nick Stiles, effectively immediately. Former All Black Brad Thorn has been appointed the Reds new head coach. Full story

Rhys Webb quits Welsh rugby for big money move overseas

Rhys Webb is set to turn his back on a contract extension with Ospreys at the end of the season to take up a big money move overseas according to Wales Online. Full story

Mitre 10 Cup action

Manawatu vs Counties Manukau

Manawatu and Counties clash in the Mitre 10 Cup in what is a must-win for both sides follow the match HERE

Canterbury side to defend the Ranfurly Shield against Taranaki