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GATLAND TO LIKELY TOUR SOUTH AFRICA

By index | August 10, 2017

Wales coach Warren Gatland could tour South Africa when he returns from his time in charge of the British and Irish Lions, according to reports.

The profile of the 53-year old is at its highest after he impressed at the Test series in New Zealand.

Gatland has a deal with the Welsh team to continue until after the 2019 World Cup. The manager says he would honour his contract. He took over in December 2007, leading the side at the 2008 and 2012 Six Nations Grand Slams. He also managed them to a World Cup semi-final spot in 2011 before renewing his deal in 2013.

“My focus is now on Wales, preparing for the World Cup in Japan. I am a firm believer of what will be so I won’t be looking too far ahead. I am looking forward to the next few years with Wales and then see what other opportunities are out there,” he said, promising to stick with the Welsh side. …

New focus on the Anglo-Welsh Cup

By admin | June 4, 2017

The Anglo Welsh Cup, which will be part of the Premier League, will commence on 3^rd November this year. The opening match will be hosted by the Worcester Warriors. Their opponents will be the Sale Sharks who would be their visitors at the Sixways stadium where the match would be held.

The pools and teams that comprise them have already been decided upon. The Warriors would be facing teams like Scarlets, Saracens, and Northampton Saints. On the second day of the competition the Leicester Tigers who are holders of the cup, would be facing Gloucester Rugby at the Welford Road stadium. …