LEINSTER’s Rocky Elsom admits he is ‘likely’ to sign for the ACT Brumbies after rejecting offers from the Queensland Reds due to a ‘difference of opinion over the direction of the club.’

Australia coach John Connolly has revealed veteran scrum-half George Gregan still has a chance to play a role for the Wallabies at this autumn's World Cup in France.

Australia scrum-half Sam Cordingley has pulled out of the squad for November’s European tour due to a long-term foot injury.

Wallabies coach John Connolly has confirmed George Gregan is likely to be rested from Australia’s eight-match tour of the UK and Europe in November – if he can find three fit reserve scrum-halves.

AUSTRALIA have included nine uncapped players in a new-look 33-man squad.

Australia have named a 33-man squad for the Test against England at the Telstra Stadium in Sydney on June 11.

George Gregan appears destined to smash Jason Leonard’s world record and become the most capped player in rugby history after he today agreed a new three-year contract with the Australian Rugby Union.

Australia coach Eddie Jones has called up ACT Brumbies reserve scrum-half Matt Henjak into his squad for the Wallabies’ first Test against Scotland on June 13 to replace the injured Elton Flatley.

New Zealand were crowned International Rugby Board Under-21 world champions when they beat Australia 21-10 at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford this afternoon.