Rugby Union Today: Series predictions


Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you our five predictions for each of the stand-out international face-offs taking place in June.

Whats on the site

As mentioned our predictions for South Africa v England, New Zealand v France, Australia v Ireland and Argentina v Wales are in.

We also have news from England scrum-half Ben Youngs looking ahead to the June series while Loose Pass is on the website today.

What’s in the news

England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie believes new England call-up Brad Shields will have a big impact in South Africa in this series.

Meanwhile, Ireland second-row James Ryan is wary of Australia’s backline as they look to continue to build ahead of the World Cup.

What’s on social media

Richard Hibbard has been on the receiving end of some jokes from his rugby mates after this photograph was taken during a shoot.

What’s on TV

Although Wales took on South Africa last weekend, the international action really starts on Saturday as New Zealand face France, Australia host Ireland and South Africa play England on Sky Sports.

Channel 4 are covering the Argentina v Wales Test series while Scotland’s game against Canada is being broadcast by the BBC.

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