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Gloucester surprised and disappointed by RFU’s swift Cipriani charge

The RFU's decision to charge Danny Cipriani with "conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game" has not gone down well with Gloucester.

The RFU has charged Danny Cipriani with "conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game" following his common assault conviction.

A period of reflection has allowed Danny Cipriani to acknowledge he cannot afford further misdemeanours that may affect his career.

Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper is fired up to face New Zealand in the opening Bledisloe Cup encounter of 2018.

New Zealand are favourites against Australia, but Kieran Read remains wary of the Wallabies.

Reflecting on the Danny Cipriani controversy, Steve Diamond said: "When you employ a rugby player you know you are not employing the Pope."

A look at the four teams who will contest the Rugby Championship - New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina.

We take a look at the stats behind the opening round of fixtures of the 2018 Rugby Championship, as Australia take on New Zealand.

After being fined for common assault and resisting arrest, Gloucester and England fly-half Danny Cipriani published an apology on Twitter.

South Africa welcome back four experienced forwards for their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina, including Eben Etzebeth.

Tom Robertson described his call-up to Australia's starting XV against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship as "a dream come true".

Steve Hansen heaped praise on New Zealand's Sam Whitelock, who will win his 100th cap against Australia in the Rugby Championship.

Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani has pleaded guilty to charges of common assault and resisting arrest following a nightclub incident.

Beauden Barrett has been preferred to in-form fly-half Richie Mo'unga when New Zealand meet Australia in the Rugby Championship opener.

With Scott Sio sidelined with a shoulder injury, Tom Robertson comes into Australia's line-up for Saturday's showdown in Sydney.

Danny Cipriani will appear in Jersey Magistrates Court on Thursday after being hit with five charges following an incident at a nightclub.