Rugby news from New Zealand:
Rugby: Scott Robertson reveals request to join Warren Gatland in next year’s British and Irish Lions tour: Scott Robertson has revealed that he approached Warren Gatland about joining him on the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa next year.The Crusaders coach says he’s keen on getting international coaching experience after… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: ‘I was living out of my mate’s garage’ – Dan Carter’s surprising All Blacks revelation: Dan Carter has revealed that he was living in his friends’ garage when he got his first call-up for the All Blacks.Speaking to Newstalk ZB’s Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford, Carter said he roughed it in the garage early in his career… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: North v South fixture could be delayed by a week due to Covid-19: A change of date rather than a change of venue is now the more likely fate of the proposed North Island versus South Island match.The Herald understands that playing the game at Eden Park on September 5 is now the preferred contingency,… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Fans fuming after Aaron Smith bizarrely left out of official Super Rugby Aotearoa team of the tournament: For anyone that watched Super Rugby Aotearoa action over the past few months it was clear that Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith had yet again reached another level of class.The All Blacks veteran was named MVP by NZME’s Christopher… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
Rugby: North v South match – No exemptions given for Auckland players to travel to Wellington: The Auckland-based players involved in the North-South rugby game may be left at home with the Health Minister saying he hasn’t given any exemptions for them to travel to Wellington.The game between the North and South Islands is… nzherald.co.nz – Rugby
