MARK CHISHOLM, MUNSTER’S Australian second-row, will return to full squad training this week as he continues his comeback from an extended break due to concussion. The 35-year-old has been sidelined since last March’s Guinness Pro12 victory over Newport Gwent Dragons and is set to resume full contact training after being given the all-clear. It had … Continue reading "Munster’s Mark Chisholm returns to full squad training after 11 months out with concussion"

AFTER A MESSY scrummaging performance in their opening game against Italy, Wales shuffled their front row, bringing Rob Evans in at loosehead for Nicky Smith, and replacing Samson Lee at tighthead with the ever-improving Tomas Francis. And while the pair did stabilise the Welsh scrum in the games against England and Scotland, they’ve yet to … Continue reading "Analysis: The Welsh scrum has big problems, and Ireland can take advantage"