Rugby

First-five Quade Cooper appears to be back looking for a spot in the Wallabies’ 2019 Rugby World Cup squad.

Olympic Games rugby sevens gold medalist and Fiji Airways Flying Fijians number eight Viliame Mata has been named in the Champions Cup team of the week.

The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians will play two test matches against New Zealand Maori when they begin preparation for the Rugby World Cup in Japan later this year.

Fiji Airways Drua star Alivereti Veitokani will make his debut for the London Irish against Richmond in the Greene King IPA Championship.

Fiji Airways Flying Fijians forward Viliame Mata created one of the tries of the season as Edinburgh moved closer to Champions Cup qualification after a 28-17 triumph over Toulon.