Exeter Chiefs coach Rob Baxter has described the British & Irish Lions’ stance on the release of English Premiership players as ‘disingenuous’ ahead of their eight-match tour of South Africa.
Springbok hooker Akker van der Merwe finished off an excellent set-piece try from Sale Sharks, before assisting eighthman Dan du Preez in Friday’s victory over Northampton Saints.
Billy Vunipola provides an explanation of his reasoning behind opting not to take a knee based on religious reasons.
Premiership Rugby have officially confirmed that defending champions Saracens will be relegated from the tournament at the end of the 2019-20 season.
