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Rhys Carre: Wales selection not influenced by England link, says Warren Gatland
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Wednesday, 01 May 2019 02:14
Head coach Warren Gatland says Rhys Carre's eligibility to play for England did not influence his decision to include him in Wales' extended World Cup squad.The 21-year-old uncapped loose-head prop is leaving Cardiff Blues to join Saracens next season.Gatland admitted he discussed how Carre's selection would be perceived. "But I would not let that influence me in terms of feeling…
Josh Ibuanokpe: Saracens sign Harlequins' ex-England age-group prop
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Tuesday, 30 April 2019 02:29
Saracens have signed prop Josh Ibuanokpe from Harlequins on an undisclosed-length contract.The 23-year-old tighthead has spent five years with Quins, signing his first professional deal last summer.He made his Premiership and European debuts this season but will leave The Stoop this summer. "Saracens have a history of developing young players and I'm excited to see how far my game can…
Harry Thacker: England hooker is in All Black mould, says Bristol boss Lam
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Tuesday, 30 April 2019 04:49
Bristol's in-form hooker Harry Thacker would be in contention for All Blacks selection if he were a New Zealander, according to his boss Pat Lam. Englishman Thacker has been instrumental in Bristol securing their Premiership status, scoring the winning try at Leicester last weekend.Lam feels his style of rugby would suit the world's best team. He said: "I have no…
Leicester and England centre Tuilagi to miss rest of season with injury
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Tuesday, 30 April 2019 08:02
Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi will miss the last two games of the Premiership season with a hamstring injury.The England player, 27, was forced off towards the end of Leicester's win at bottom side Newcastle on 12 April.Tuilagi spent time on the sidelines last year with knee and groin injuries. "It's probably a three or four-week injury, so he'll be out…
Rugby World Cup: Gatland to name 2019 training squad
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Monday, 29 April 2019 23:44
Wales coach Warren Gatland will today name a squad of more than 40 players to prepare for the 2019 World Cup, which takes place in Japan in the autumn.The Grand Slam holders will have summer training camps in Switzerland and Turkey plus warm up games against England and Ireland.Gatland will settle on his final 31-man party around the beginning of…
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