George Turner became first elite male player to be taken off for an HIA after his “smart mouthguard” detected an impact of more than 70G against France.
Scottish fans were fuming when they crossed the line to beat France in the final play,only to be denied by the match officials.
Australia still top Pool C but their upcoming clash with Fiji now looms as crucial to both sides’ chances of reaching the quarter-finals.
Mosese Tuipulotu is being chased by Scotland and another Australian club. His coach at the Waratahs kept the message simple.
Their touted top-four finish now only a mathematical possibility,the Waratahs must prepare for the unbeaten Chiefs with an injury-ravaged side.
Mosese Tuipulotu is set to earn his first Super Rugby cap this weekend but he’s already fielding ridiculous offers from the Scottish Rugby Union.
Mosese Tuipulotu’s big brother is a fixture of Scotland’s in-form midfield. But the young Waratah is unlikely to follow in his footsteps.
England’s new era under Steve Borthwick began with a Six Nations defeat to Scotland,while Ireland were too strong for Wales.
After switching to Scotland last year,former NSW and Australia flanker Jack Dempsey will be thrust into the bitter Calcutta Cup rivalry with England.
The Wallabies have got their spring tour campaign off to a good start after a gutsy 16-15 victory over Scotland,narrowly avoiding last-minute heartbreak.
Rugby has been downgrading the importance of Tests for years. Former Wallaby Jack Dempsey’s selection for Scotland offers the spice the spring opener has missed.