Another day, another Media Watch, as the rugby world continues to spin and teams ready themselves for the second round of the European double-header. Thursday’s Media Watch starts inGlasgow afterTommy Seymour became the second Scotsman to retire from international rugby in the past week. Following John Barclay’s decision to focus on matters withEdinburgh, compatriot Seymour leaves having won 55 caps, while his 20 tries place him fourth on Scotland’s all-time list. Seymour’s presence at Scotstoun will surely provide his side with a welcome boost during the 2020 Guinness Six Nations, butScarlets will be desperate to hold on to head coach Brad Mooar afterhe was linked with a move to the international scene with New Zealand. New All Blacks boss Ian Foster is busy assembling his coaching set-up, and there’s talk that he could call on Mooar to be part of his team of assistants. But while any movement from Mooar is merely speculation at this point, one coach who is on the move isOspreys backs coach Matt Sherratt, who is tore-join Worcester Warriors at the end of the season. The 43-year-old – who has been overseeing the running of team affairs alongside Carl Hogg since Allen Clarke left the Liberty Stadium – previously spent five years with the Warriors at the outset of his coaching career. "All of us at the Ospreys know Matt will remain committed and focused on his role with us until the end of this campaign, before he leaves for his next chapter with Warriors."https://t.co/grJDShsRlW pic.twitter.com/z4rQLKZ6tl— Ospreys (@ospreys) December 11, 2019 There was more disappointment for the Welsh region as Dan Evans was handed a four-week ban after being sent off just 37 seconds into their Champions Cup match against Racing 92. Sticking with suspensions,Munster back-rowArno Botha has been banned for three weeks after he received a red card in the final moments of the Red Army’s 10-3 win over Saracens. In Belfast, Ulster chiefDan McFarland has been playing down his side’s prospects in Europe despite their unbeaten start to the campaign. Although hookerAdam McBurney admitted he is relishing big European nights with the Irish side. WhileUlster already have one eye on the quarter-finals,Connacht coach Andy Friend conceded his side simply must win their home match against Gloucester this weekend to stand any chance of progression. And away from European action,Toyota Cheetahs boss Hawies Fourie is banking on a strong second half of the Guinness PRO14 season cementing a play-off spot for his team, who are currently third in Conference A.
