In this Sunday’s Rugby Paper (22/01/23)
SALFORD, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Alex Sanderson, the Sale Sharks director of rugby looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Leicester Tigers at AJ Bell Stadium on May 07, 2021 in Salford, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
After a week where Eddie Jones was named Australia boss and England named their Six Nations squad, and with an exciting weekend lined-up in the Champions and Challenge Cup, this weekend’s The Rugby Paper is not one to be missed.
Sale boss Alex Sanderson shares his thoughts on his Sale Sharks England call-ups Ben Curry, Bevan Rodd, Jonny Hill and Manu Tuilagi.
In Jeremy Guscott‘s column, the Lions legend speaks on how it’s time for England’s forwards to front up and how useful Elliot Daly’s versatility will be in a World Cup year.
London Irish director of rugby Declan Kidney shares his take on his flanker Tom Pearson’s omission from Steve Borthwick’s England squad.
We have all the Champions Cup action from Leicester vs Ospreys, Northampton vs La Rochelle, Harlequins vs Sharks, Bordeaux vs Gloucester, Exeter vs Castres, Ulster vs Sale, plus in-depth previews of Edinburgh vs Saracens and Montpellier vs London Irish, with exclusive interviews of Joe Shaw and Josh Basham.
In the Challenge Cup we have action from Bristol vs Perpignan, Glasgow Warriors vs Bath, Bayonne vs Scarlets, Newcastle vs Connacht, plus an in-depth preview of Dragons vs Lions.
Neil Fissler’s Blindside column showcases the latest rugby gossip with updates on the movements of Jack Nowell, Manu Tuilagi, Jim Mallinder, Tom Seabrook and Tom Collins.
Former Harlequins, London Irish, Wasps and Chiefs lock Matt Symons takes us on a journey through this eventful rugby journey in My Life in Rugby.
In the women’s game, Saracens and England stars Jess Breach and Zoe Harrison share their delight at how over 30,000 tickets have been sold for their Six Nations game against France at Twickenham.
Meet Cardiff Met back row Jake Bond who hopes to achieve his lifelong dream of earning a professional contract at the end of the BUCS season in our Young Guns column.
And finally, former Harlequins, Sale and Doncaster hooker Jonny Roddam selects the best XV he has played with and against in his Dream Team.
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