England lock Ollie Chessum will return to Leicester Tigers' starting XV on Sunday as his side host Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership.
This weekend’s return of the Gallagher Premiership following a five-week hibernation was given its banner headline on Wednesday when Joe Marler confirmed he will retire from playing with immediate effect following Friday night’s Harlequins match at home to Bristol.
Round six of the Gallagher Premiership promises to deliver another thrilling weekend of action, with teams looking to solidify their positions ahead of a break before the Test rugby returns in November.
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It is unlikely to be enough to tempt May into moving to SA XV, who finished in 12th place in this season’s Pro D2. He is likely to hold out for a move to America’s Major League Rugby rather than sign for less than he believes he is worth.
Scotland's resilience will face the ultimate test against opponents who have won their last nine meetings.
England won a football World Cup with Alf Ramsey sticking by the philosophy to ‘never change a winning team’, but that approach is very much not the style of Scotland rugby boss Gregor Townsend.
When it comes to Scottish rugby royalty, names don't much loftier than Townsend and Redpath, but Sean Lineen's Scotland U20s squad can boast both on their roster for the 2021 U20s Six Nations.