Rugby Union news today as the Newcastle Red Bulls name their new captain, Rassie praises World Rugby, and the All Blacks focus on the high-ball ahead of test three.
Tom Christie named as the Newcastle Red Bulls captain
Newcastle Red Bulls have named their new captain as New Zealander, Tom Christie.
Christie commented on the honour, “It’s an exciting time for the club with everything that’s going on and being planned for the future, so to be asked to lead the team is really special.”
Dan McFarland, Newcastle Red Bulls head coach said, “Tom is an outstanding professional with natural leadership qualities.”
Rassie Erasmus praises maul law changes
Rassie Erasmus has spoken to the media ahead of the third test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour and has offered praise to World Rugby about a law change introduced this year that he feels has had a positive impact on all sides.
In comments covered by Rugby Planet Erasmus commented, “So well done to World Rugby. When it was seven or eight-man mauls, in the past you could stop it with the four going around and dragging the maul back. Then there was no space for the backs to attack, but now you have to commit to the maul and the vacuum is open.
If a law change has got Rassie on board and not just because it benefits the Springboks, then well done World Rugby!
All Blacks look to the sky ahead of test three
Jordie Barrett has spoken to the media ahead of test three of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour and revealed that the All Blacks have been focusing on the aerial battle in training this week.
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