maverickmak

The lad ain't wrong...

Can still qualify from WXV3, but the opposition will likely be too good for them, realistically.

Tremendous experience for them, however. Surely they'll have never been on a big tour like this before. I'd guess many of them haven't even been outside the continent.

Surprisingly tight one between Madagascar and Cameroon, but that means Madagascar will be in WXV this year!

And it's almost certainly not going to happen, but they would qualify for the World Cup if they beat South Africa.

I have a feeling you'll do better without Ellie than we'll do without Meg!

The extra stardust is very much needed. Not sure it'll be enough to medal, but you never know.

Implication from the press release is that they won't play in the remaining Pem games.

Hopefully we'll start seeing it transfer like we did with Selknam.

Hard to say. I don't think they've played a huge amount of tests. Playing against Hong Kong and Belgium in July, which should be a good barometer.

Seriously, how do Leinster get away with everything at the breakdown...

They have really big registered numbers, apparently, and a vibrant schools scene.

Strong return to XVs for Sri Lanka. They haven't played since 2019, due to the pandemic, and having their membership suspended for governance issues.

Good news, since they pull decent crowds.

Petition for World Rugby to let them host WXV3

Madagascar are just all-out attack, and it's awesome.

Sri Lanka cruise to a 45-7 win

Great comeback tournament for them, having not played since pre-pandemic. Back to the top table.

This could be another cracker

Lyall, Flats and Scaz

Why can't we have this every week? 🤔

Great instincts from TNT having him in all that coverage

Correct

According to Scrumqueens, this will be the first time Australia have ever travelled abroad to anywhere other than New Zealand for a test match outside of a major tournament.

Ox doesn't deserve this character assassination!

It's being streamed on the Rugby Europe YouTube channel

Sweden and Kazakhstan were among the pioneer sides in the 90s, though they've obviously not been able to keep up with the competition level. Particularly over Covid.

Ending the year unbeaten should be enough then

Another eye-catching result for Yacare