PREMIERSHIP RUGBY have confirmed two kick-off time changes to Gallagher Premiership Rugby matches next month, in Round 19.
Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester Rugby at Sandy Park will now kick-off at 5.30pm on Wednesday 9 September and on the same evening London Irish v Harlequins will now kick-off at 7.45pm at The Stoop. Both matches are live on BT Sport:
Wednesday 09 September 17:30 Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester Rugby, Sandy Park
Wednesday 09 September 19:45 London Irish v Harlequins, Twickenham Stoop
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LIST | 4 England internationals you didn’t realise are still playing
Below, we have rounded up four familiar faces that we are certain you will be surprised to learn are still playing for English teams.
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1.Tom Varndell
National League 2 South Bury St Edmunds RUFC have confirmed the signing of former England international Tom Varndell as a coach and player for next season. Still the Premiership’s record try-scorer with 92 from 180 appearances, primarily from spells at Leicester and Wasps – two of the most successful clubs in the modern era – the 34-year-old had looked to have played his last game after departing Yorkshire Carnegie.
2. Delon Armitage
The 36-year-old is set to join National League 1 side Chinnor RFC in a player/coach capacity ahead of the 2020/21 season. With 26 England caps, a place in the England 2011 Rugby World Cup squad and European and Top 14 winners’ medals, Armitage enjoyed a very successful professional career.
3.Ben Foden
The former England fullback often turns out for hometown club Chester RFC alongside his brother Tom during the off-season of Major league Rugby. Foden suited up for the England National Side for 34 appearances after he got his first cap during the 2009 Six Nations tournament and he recorded 29 starts in those 34 matches. He also got called up to the national side for the 2011 World Cup where he scored two tries.
England legend and World Cup winner Mike Tindall plays a selection of matches for Minchinhampton, the club close to his home. The centre played outside centre for Bath and Gloucester, and won 75 caps for England between 2000 and 2011. He was a member of the England squad which won the 2003 World Cup.