The weekend on social media

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.

Top stories: The weekend in rugby

Check out the wrap of features on SARugbymag.co.za after a busy weekend of international and domestic action.

Several surprises in Wales’ RWC squad

Coach Warren Gatland has opted for an 18-13 forwards-to-backs split in Wales’ World Cup squad to travel to Japan.

Paper Talk: Etzebeth reported to NPA, Kwagga to sit out warm-up

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on Eben Etzebeth’s controversial night out in Langebaan.

Brits to provide surprise positional cover

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus is considering utilising hooker Schalk Brits as an option at No 8 if the need to rest other loose-forwards arises during the pool stage at the World Cup.

Schmidt frets over Ireland RWC selections

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has described finalising his World Cup squad as the worst couple of days of his career.

Janse van Rensburg to join Sharks

Outgoing Griquas coach Brent Janse van Rensburg will join the Sharks as an assistant coach to Sean Everitt for next year’s Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Folau: ‘Sacking a restraint of trade’

Israel Folau claims Rugby Australia’s termination of his contract was unlawful and an unreasonable restraint of trade in his bid to continue playing professional sport.

Highlights: Cheetahs vs Sharks

The Free State Cheetahs will host the 2019 Currie Cup final after claiming a 51-30 victory over the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Highlights: Lions vs Griquas

The Golden Lions booked a spot in the 2019 Currie Cup final after claiming a 34-19 victory over Griquas at Ellis Park on Saturday.