Former Scotland captain John Barclay retires from international duty
FORMER Scotland captain John Barclay has announced his retirement from international rugby.
FORMER Scotland captain John Barclay has announced his retirement from international rugby.
WARREN GATLAND's final game as Wales head coach ended in defeat as New Zealand emphatically won the World Cup bronze medal at Tokyo Stadium.
Wales equalled the longest unbeaten run in their 138-year Test match history as they defeated dogged Guinness Six Nations opponents Italy 26-15 at Stadio Olimpico.
Wales boss Warren Gatland has rewarded the “pretty outstanding” form of uncapped Leicester wing Jonah Holmes by selecting him in his autumn Test squad. Stockport-born Holmes, who scored 10 tries in 11 games for Leicester last season and qualifies for Wales through a grandparent, is one of two international rookies among a 37-man group.
Taulupe Faletau believes there is "definitely more to come" from Wales after they secured the runners-up spot in this season's NatWest 6 Nations Championship.
Warren Gatland has taken Wales' crippling injury crisis on the chin ahead of Saturday's NatWest 6 Nations opener against Scotland.
New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster accepts that striking the balance between physicality and strong discipline will be vital in Saturday's Test series decider against the British and Irish Lions.
The Ireland flanker has won selection ahead of tour skipper Sam Warburton, who takes a seat on the bench for the weekend’s Eden Park clash.
Andy Farrell has underlined the importance of belief when the British and Irish Lions tackle New Zealand this summer.
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