Tag Archives: November Internationals

Gregor Townsend has named 40 players in his Scotland squad to prepare for their November campaign that includes tests against Wales, Fiji, South Africa, and Argentina. Included are three uncapped players – Exeter lock Sam Skinner, Scarlets No8 Blade Thomson, and Glasgow Warriors center Sam Johnson. None of the new …

Mario Ledesma has named 38 players to take part in a training camp for Argentina’s November test series. The squad is almost entirely domestic-based, with Stade Français prop Ramiro Herrera the only player currently based abroad. Nicolás Sánchez will join Herrera in Paris following the tour. As expected there is …

Uruguay will send nine players to the Major League Rugby combine in Glendale next week. Players from Brazil, Chile, and Canada will also be present for the week-long selection camp that will include a trial match for a ‘Rugby Americas XV’ against the Raptors on Saturday, October 27 at Infinity …

Gary Gold has selected a virtually unchanged Eagles squad for the November internationals. Only two players are named in the 27-strong group that were not part of the June tests. Tighthead prop Dino Waldren returns from injury and Southland flanker Tony Lamborn is back after being unavailable for the Summer …

World Rugby u20 Championship star Demba Bamba has been included in the senior France squad for the November internationals. The tighthead prop turned heads at the flagship age-grade tournament with his punishing ball carrying, and he has been first choice at Brive in the Pro D2 this season. Bamba is …

John McKee has named an impressive 30-man Fiji squad for the November tests against Scotland, Uruguay, and France. Included are some of the biggest names in European rugby such as Racing lock Leone Nakarawa, Bordeaux midfielder Semi Radradra, and Toulon winger Josua Tuisova. Eight players have been selected from the …

Uruguay’s neutral-venue test match against Fiji on November 17 will take place at the Gillman’s Ground, on Hartpury University campus. Kickoff is set for 1pm local, 10am Montevideo time. The match will be streamed live by the University. It’s an unusual choice for the fixture as the capacity of the …

The clock is ticking loudly now. In less than one month’s time Canada will be fighting for their World Cup life in the Repechage against Kenya, Germany, and Hong Kong. Selection for the three-match competition will be almost as important as the flagship event itself. Much of the squad, likely …

Akira Ioane has been named in the New Zealand Māori squad for their historic tour of the Americas next month. The Auckland powerhouse was a surprise omission from the All Blacks squad for the November tests and has been snapped up by Māori coach Clayton McMillan for the matches against …

AJ MacGinty will play no part in the USA’s November international series. The Eagles flyhalf has been ruled out of the next 12 weeks of action after undergoing shoulder surgery. According to Sale Sharks the injury was originally suffered while playing for Eagles in June. It’s a blow for the Eagles, …