South Africa’s match with Georgia on Friday is in doubt as the whole squad has been placed in isolation following a positive Covid-19 test returned by second row Lood de Jager. The news comes ahead of their test series against the Lions.
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Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton has not been selected by Warren Gatland for the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa this summer. Eight Irish players have made the squad while Sam Simmonds who last played for England in 2018 was a surprise inclusion.
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The IRFU has confirmed that a proposed tour of Fiji will not now proceed due to a Covid-19 lockdown situation in the island nation. The series was supposed to take place in the July international window, but alternative opponents are now being sought.
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Scotland flanker Hamish Watson has been named Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship by fans after winning the biggest ever vote for the award. The 29-year-old put in a series of superb performances as Gregor Townsend’s Scotland beat France, England and Italy.
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Wales were crowned Six Nations champions after Scotland claimed a stunning 27-23 win over France. France needed to score four tries and win by at least 21 points to win their first championship in 11 years but they never came close.
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