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North back as Wales make seven changes for England match
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Wednesday, 07 February 2024 05:21
George North returns from injury to play for Wales against England at Twickenham on Saturday as one of seven changes to the team beaten by Scotland.The fit-again centre will be making his 50th Six Nations appearance.Ioan Lloyd and Tomos Williams, who helped spark last weekend's comeback in the 27-26 defeat by Scotland, are rewarded with starts.The entire starting front-row changes…
Why England v Wales is the 'number one' rivalry
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Wednesday, 07 February 2024 04:19
"It is the number one."Former Wales captain Sam Warburton loved playing England.The rivalry provided the Welshman with some of his highest highs, but also some of the lowest lows. It is a game that always has so much on the line.From historic wins to championship deciders and World Cup crunch matches, the fixture has produced plenty of iconic moments.Warburton, who…
France's Willemse banned for two Six Nations games
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Tuesday, 06 February 2024 13:16
Second row Paul Willemse will miss France's Six Nations matches against Scotland and Italy as a result of his red card in the defeat against Ireland.He was shown red after a bunker review for a high tackle on Caelan Doris, having earlier been given a yellow for a high hit on Andrew Porter.A panel found the 31-year-old guilty of two…
England 'hopeful' on Genge return against Wales
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Tuesday, 06 February 2024 10:16
England are "hopeful" vice-captain Ellis Genge will be fit to face Wales on Saturday, says attack coach Richard Wigglesworth.The 28-year-old was a late withdrawal from England's opening Six Nations victory over Italy last weekend.The prop was originally named in the matchday squad, but was forced out due to a foot injury."Ellis trained on [Tuesday] in parts and he has got…
Erasmus signs as Springboks head coach until 2027
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Tuesday, 06 February 2024 05:12
Rassie Erasmus will return as South Africa head coach until 2027 after the departure of Jacques Nienaber to Leinster.The 51-year-old helped lead the Springboks to back-to-back Rugby World Cups in 2019 and 2023.Erasmus, who was head coach for the 2019 victory, had been in a director of rugby role for the recent tournament in France."I will be more hands-on at…
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