Here are the latest rugby headlines on Monday, November 14.
Bans appear likely after three red cards
South Africa's Pieter-Steph du Toit and France's Antoine Dupont will both appear before disciplinary hearings on Wednesday after receiving red cards in Saturday night's thriller.
The Springbok broke down on the sideline at the sending off after just 11 minutes, having flown head-to-head into French inside centre Jonathan Danty, who had tackled Cheslin Kolbe. Danty is reported to have suffered a fractured eye socket. Dupont, meanwhile, was given his marching orders for taking out Cheslin Kolbe in the air, causing the 'Bok to flip and almost land on his head in sickening fashion. Les Bleus went on to win 30-26.
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Elsewhere, Fiji's Albert Tuisue will also go before disciplinary chiefs on Tuesday having been sent off for a head-high shot which forced Ireland's Joey Carbery off for a HIA that ended his game. Ireland went on to win 35-17.
Scotland's Richie Gray has also been cited for dangerous play in a ruck or maul, and will attend a hearing on a date to be confirmed.
Kolbe's wife takes aim in deleted social media post
Cheslin Kolbe's wife Layla took to Instagram to share a now deleted picture of France's Thomas Ramos running into her husband with his forearm during Saturday's Test. She said of the incident, which was not looked at by officials: "Yip. Well done France". The post also included an emoji of a roll of cash.
It echoes a raft of post-match sarcastic tweets from South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus aimed at referee Wayne Barnes and his team in a bid to highlight supposed refereeing injustices against the 'Boks in their defeats to Ireland and France.
You can read more about that here.
Wales call up two players
Wales have called up uncapped Exeter Chiefs teen Dafydd Jenkins and Ospreys lock Rhys Davies after Dan Lydiate and Willi Rowlands were withdrawn from the squad.
Lydiate suffered a broken arm against Argentina, while Rowlands has a shoulder injury.
Jenkins, 19, is one of the hottest prospects in Welsh rugby. He captained Exeter Chiefs just last weekend and has been identified by Wayne Pivac as a potential World Cup bolter. The full story is here.
Cardiff's Ollie called up for Barbarians
Cardiff's Olly Robinson is in line to make a long-awaited appearance for the Barbarians, having been called up for the upcoming games against Harlequins, Bath and Northampton Saints.
The Cardiff flanker received an initial call-up for the iconic club last season, but the clash with Samoa at Twickenham was called off at the 11th hour due to a Covid-19 outbreak within the squad. However, Robinson has been given another shot in the black and white jersey this November as they take on a trio of English clubs. Robinson could follow in the footsteps of his father, Andy, who featured for the famous invitational outfit on 11 occasions.
Led by former Cardiff coach John Mulvihill, another familiar face included in the squad is former Blue and Blacks back row Will Boyde, while Welsh internationals Jonah Holmes and Owen Williams - and former Dragons prop Brok Harris - are also given the nod. Further internationals are included in the form of Damian McKenzie, Mike Brown, Danny Cipriani, Francois Hougaard and Luther Burrell.
Ireland suffer double injury blow for Australia
Ireland's Joey Carbery and Robbie Henshaw have been ruled out of Saturday's Bank of Ireland Nations fixture against Australia.
Fly-half Carbery will complete return-to-play protocols at Munster following his removal from the win against Fiji on Saturday for a head injury assessment (HIA). Centre Henshaw's hamstring issue means he will continue his rehabilitation at Leinster, while full-back Jimmy O'Brien will complete the HIA process on Monday and is expected to be available to train after that.
Leinster lock Joe McCarthy returns to the squad having completed his return-to-play protocol, while Connacht centre Bundee Aki - who has trained with the squad for the last few weeks - is available for selection again having completed an eight-match suspension and the coaching intervention programme. Players who sustained knocks against South Africa - Johnny Sexton, James Ryan, Andrew Porter, Josh Van Der Flier and Hugo Keenan - will be re-integrated as they return to fitness
England recall two players ahead of All Blacks Test
Will Stuart and Adam Radwan have been recalled to Eddie Jones' 36-man squad for England's Autumn Nations Series clash against New Zealand on Saturday.
Bath prop Stuart sustained a knee injury against Saracens in October but could now add to his 23 England caps after returning to fitness. Newcastle wing Radwan, meanwhile, was not available to face Japan at the weekend but is among the backs training ahead of the All Blacks contest.
Saracens' Max Malins, who was named in Jones' training squad ahead of the Japan Test, was not available for selection this time around after he was forced off the pitch during Sarries' victory over Northampton on Sunday. Owen Farrell is included and is in line to win his 100th cap when the sides meet at Twickenham.
Andy Farrell in contention for World Rugby's coach of the year award
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has been nominated for World Rugby's coach of the year award. Farrell, who masterminded Ireland's stunning Test series triumph against New Zealand in July and has seen his team rise to become world number one, is among four contenders.
He is joined by England women's head coach Simon Middleton, New Zealand women's supremo Wayne Smith and France boss Fabien Galthie. The Red Roses won 30 successive Tests under Middleton's direction, although that run ended in a World Cup final defeat against New Zealand on Saturday.
Galthie, meanwhile, oversaw France's first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2010 earlier this year.
Elsewhere, Henry Arundell's impressive arrival on the international stage with England has seen him nominated for World Rugby men's breakthrough player of the year award. The London Irish back scored a try just six minutes into his Test debut when England faced Australia during their summer tour. Ireland wing Mack Hansen and hooker Dan Sheehan have also been nominated, together with exciting Italy back Ange Capuozzo.
In the women's breakthrough category, England prop Maud Muir is among the contenders. Muir featured in all 13 of England's games this year, including a late substitute appearance during the World Cup final in Auckland.
The World Rugby awards ceremony takes place in Monaco on Sunday.
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