Following the selection of the best-imported New Zealand backs into the Premiership, James Barker now selects the Premiership New Zealand XV forward pack. Premiership New Zealand XV: the forwards 8. Wayne Shelford – Northampton Saints The only nominee from the pre-professional era, Wayne Shelford has a formidable reputation in Northampton from his time at the […] READ MORE
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Bristol Bears extend contract with John Afoa until 2020/21
With news of Premiership Rugby players committing to their immediate rugby-futures, the Bristol Bears club has ‘got their man’ with tight forward John Afoa extending his contract until the 2020/21 season. Targeted as a key figure in the Premiership-goals set by head coach Pat Lam, the former All Black has committed to another term of […] READ MORE