7 hours ago world-rugby-nations-cup Akira Ioane the latest former All Black named for Manu Samoa debut
Akira Ioane has been named to make his Test debut for Manu Samoa against Portugal in round five of the World Rugby Nations Cup.


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Get ready for an action-packed weekend of world-class rugby, electric atmosphere and unforgettable moments between 28-29 November.
Get ready for an action-packed weekend of world-class rugby, electric atmosphere and unforgettable moments between 28-29 November.
Get ready for an action-packed weekend of world-class rugby, electric atmosphere and unforgettable moments between 28-29 November.
Get ready for an action-packed weekend of world-class rugby, electric atmosphere and unforgettable moments between 28-29 November.
Get ready for an action-packed weekend of world-class rugby, electric atmosphere and unforgettable moments between 28-29 November.
Get ready for an action-packed weekend of world-class rugby, electric atmosphere and unforgettable moments between 28-29 November.
Get ready for an action-packed weekend of world-class rugby, electric atmosphere and unforgettable moments between 28-29 November.
Get ready for an action-packed weekend of world-class rugby, electric atmosphere and unforgettable moments between 28-29 November.
Get ready for an action-packed weekend of world-class rugby, electric atmosphere and unforgettable moments between 28-29 November.
Rebels face off against Blues in Super Rugby Pacific Round 11 on Fri 3rd May 2024 at AAMI Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:35. In South Africa it’s at 11:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 02:35 EST in the US.
Blues won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Blues in 2nd and Rebels in 8th as such Blues are favourites on paper.
The official squads for Rebels vs Blues will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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