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France v New Zealand: All Blacks make four changes for Rugby World Cup opener against France
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Wednesday, 06 September 2023 09:59
New Zealand make four changes to their starting XV for their opening World Cup match against hosts France on Friday.His brother Jordie Barrett is out with a knee injury and is replaced by Anton Lienert-Brown in the centres.Nepo Laulala, Codie Taylor and Dalton Papalii are the other changes.Prop Laulala comes in for Tyrel Lomax, who suffered a nasty cut to…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Faf de Klerk earns 50th cap for South Africa against Scotland
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Wednesday, 06 September 2023 11:19
Scrum-half Faf de Klerk will make a 50th appearance for South Africa when the World Cup holders begin their defence against Scotland on Sunday.Naming his side two days early, head coach Jacques Nienaber retains 11 of the players who started the 35-7 win over New Zealand at Twickenham.Jasper Wiese comes in at number eight and winger Cheslin Kolbe returns on…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Wales head coach Warren Gatland not keen on water breaks
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Tuesday, 05 September 2023 11:35
Wales head coach Warren Gatland says he hopes water breaks are not introduced in the 2023 World Cup.France is experiencing searing temperatures with World Rugby considering allowing intervals during each half to help sides conquer the heat.But Gatland believes Wales' punishing fitness camps in Turkey and Switzerland will stand his side in good stead. "No I wouldn't support [water breaks],…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Five youngsters to look out for in France
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Monday, 04 September 2023 22:59
The 2023 Rugby World Cup is almost upon us but which new faces will be looking to impress in France?BBC Sport profiles five youngsters from outside the home nations who are looking to make their mark at their first World Cup. The players we have selected will be aged 22 or under when the first ball of the tournament is…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Ireland forwards trio ruled out of Romania game
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Tuesday, 05 September 2023 07:24
Ireland forwards Dan Sheehan, Jack Conan and Dave Kilcoyne will not be involved in their side's World Cup opener against Romania on Saturday.All three are finishing their rehabilitation from injuries, ruling them out of the Pool B encounter in Bordeaux."A few guys will not be involved at the weekend," confirmed Ireland assistant coach Paul O'Connell on Tuesday.Hooker Sheehan and back…
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