The back-row selections for the regional draft showcased England’s phenomenal depth, with each team assembling a formidable unit. The North combined Guy Pepper, Tom Curry, and Zach Mercer, while London & South countered with the powerful trio of Ben Earl and the Willis brothers. The Midlands opted f
Springbok prop Thomas Du Toit has assembled his ideal scrummaging unit, selecting Malcolm Marx at hooker for his pure scrummaging prowess, highlighted by his eight-stud boots. He chose Eben Etzebeth as the second-row engine, praising his perfect combination of explosive power and weight to drive the
Ryan Lamb believes his candid personality ultimately made him unsuitable for the rigid environment of international rugby, recounting a series of humorous missteps with England's coaching staff. On Stuart Lancaster’s first day, Lamb arrived late to a meeting and mistakenly called him “Steve.” His te
Matt Perry has reflected on Bath's historic 1998 European Cup final, a day of collective triumph tinged with personal disappointment. Having played every minute of the eight-game campaign at centre, the 21-year-old was relegated to the bench for the final to accommodate the return of the legendary J
Joe Launchbury has described the shocking manner in which Wasps players were made redundant, recalling a meeting where an administrator he had never met before delivered the news in under 10 seconds. Despite senior management being present, they remained silent, leaving a hired official to inform th