Rugby fans, get ready for a shakeup! England’s head coach Steve Borthwick has made some bold changes ahead of their showdown with Fiji. Teen sensation Noah Caluori has been left out of the squad, leaving fans buzzing with curiosity. Instead, Bath prop Beno Obano is making a comeback, marking his return after more than 18 months. Joining him is uncapped Northampton lock Tom Lockett, adding an exciting new dynamic to England’s lineup.
Across the rugby world, there have been thrilling matches. England’s squad had plenty to celebrate with a swift 25-7 victory over Australia, thanks to stunning tries from stars like Ben Earl and Luke Cowan-Dickie. Meanwhile, over in Chicago, Ireland faced off against New Zealand but couldn’t recreate their historic victory from nine years ago, falling to a 13-26 defeat.
On the Scottish front, Gregor Townsend is singing the praises of young Liam McConnell. The Edinburgh back-rower shone bright in his debut as Scotland decimated the USA with an 85-0 triumph. Townsend has high hopes for McConnell, with the coach calling his performance “excellent” and predicting a promising future.
In other rugby drama, Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt stirred things up with his comments post-game, adding fuel to the weekend’s fiery discussions. And let’s not forget the controversial red card in the Ireland match that’s got fans and pundits worldwide scratching their heads.
With more action on the horizon, stick around for all the exciting rugby updates and keep your eyes peeled for the next weekend line-up. Which matches are you most looking forward to? Let us know your thoughts!