Ian Foster, wryly, after a record New Zealand defeat:

“If you could choose one trophy that wasn’t in your cabinet at the end of the year it would be this one”

Might be a bit early but… last time New Zealand were nilled in a Test? Has it ever happened!? #RSAvNZL

Seven forwards, Rassie?

Decent spread (“vol-au-vents, chicken legs, cheesecake”) but a distinct lack of rugby stadia, Salford isn’t in Manchester, and I’m struggling with the city with the biggest average rugby attendance being excluded in favour of a smaller neighbour with a smaller ground.

'Of the 30 players already announced, lock James Moore has been withdrawn from the squad due to conditioning issues.'

We've all been there, James.

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L'ÉQUIPE Jalibert ce matin au petit déjeuner

Didn't think Antoine Dupont was as influential as we had come to expect in the big games - for club and country - last season.

Last night, I think that all changed.
telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/20…

Exclusive: Steve Borthwick to call in the big guns for Saturday's clash with Wales

✍️ Ben Coles

#TelegraphRugby

Exclusive 🚨

The four officials towards whom Johnny Sexton was found guilty of verbal abuse in this year's Champions Cup final are set to be appointed for the most hotly anticipated World Cup opener in history.

It's Jaco Peyper for France v NZ.
telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/20…

Exclusive 🚨

The four officials towards whom Johnny Sexton was found guilty of verbal abuse in this year's Champions Cup final are set to be appointed for the most hotly anticipated World Cup opener in history.

It's Jaco Peyper for France v NZ.
telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/20…

.BBC Radio 2 nailing The Office bingo this morning. Pushing the brother out the room, it's the Corrs' take on Dreams by Fleetwood Mac (and I prefer their version).

Then, a feature about Laura Whitmore Investigates!

Next, a chat with Phillipa Norris and Simon Coleman at Mencap?