When Evan Olmstead left Newcastle last year they were a top four club... now he's back from New Zealand and helping them fight for Premiership survival.
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If Canada's 48-7 thrashing at the hands of Italy was any indication, the All Blacks look set for a big victory.
Seven weeks out from the kick-off of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and some minnows will be eyeing up big results against some title hopefuls.
The day-to-day existence for Canadian players wasn't great when Kingsley Jones took over, but he now believes exposure to the MLR has steeled them for RWC.
While everyone is focused on the Rugby Championship, a raft of tier two nations will kick off their World Cup preparations in the Pacific Nations Cup this weekend.
If MacDonald is looking to make amends for in his bid to get the Blues back into the realm of Super Rugby title contenders, then these personnel changes within his squad could very well be the remedy he needs.
New Zealand coaches and players are in the thick of the action as the European season reaches silverware time. Campbell Burnes breaks down who played where over the weekend.