Castaignede critical of Brunel selection policy

FORMER France star Thomas Castaignede has hit out at coach Jacques Brunel for picking South Africanborn lock Paul Willemse. ‘I prefer to lose with French players than foreigners,’ said Castaignede, who won 54 caps for his country. ‘If you pick someone you want them to score tries or add value. I have nothing against the guy but he is taking the position of players

born in France, who grew up playing French rugby.’

ULSTER coach Dan McFarland said the best is yet to come from Marcell Coetzee after the giant Springbok agreed a three-year contract extension yesterday.

Having come through extensive injury problems, the 27-yearold back row has signed a deal to remain with the province until the end of the 2022 season.

IRELAND women have made three changes to the side beaten by