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England v Wales: Match preview, team news & key stats for World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham
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Friday, 11 August 2023 23:12
World Cup warm-up games aren't always remembered.What will live long in the memory is what happens at the main event in France in September.But after three defeats in a row, England need to get Twickenham believing before their World Cup campaign kicks off against Argentina on 9 September.Before the 2019 showpiece, England hammered Ireland at Twickenham 57-15, providing the momentum…
Rugby World Cup: Wales look to midfield men to take centre stage
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Friday, 11 August 2023 06:58
Wales coach Warren Gatland has some pressing questions ahead of the start of the World Cup next month.Who will take centre stage in France is certainly one of them.It is a perennial problem that firstly troubled former Wales coach Wayne Pivac and is now in the thoughts of his successor Gatland.Wales could rely on the Jamie Roberts and Jonathan Davies…
England v Wales: We want to take 'fans on a journey' says Jamie George
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Friday, 11 August 2023 07:15
England want to draw inspiration from the men's cricket team and take "fans on a journey", says Jamie George.Brendon McCullum's cricketers drew 2-2 with Australia in the recent Ashes series and their attacking style impressed many fans.England host Wales on Saturday and hooker George said it was "about time" they got "Twickenham bouncing"."We want to take the fans on a…
Dewi Lake: Hooker's family travel from Magaluf to Twickenham to support new Wales captain
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Thursday, 10 August 2023 10:15
Hooker Dewi Lake might have been heavily trailed as a Wales captaincy candidate.But the Ospreys man admits he was taken aback when asked to lead his nation by Warren Gatland against England at Twickenham this weekend."It was Monday morning, I was on the physio bed, and he came over and asked if I'd like to captain the team," said Lake."It…
Courtney Lawes: England forward 'striving to get better' as he prepares for fourth World Cup
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Friday, 11 August 2023 02:57
Courtney Lawes says his consistency of performance is "night and day" compared to the start of his career as he prepares for a fourth Rugby World Cup.England vice-captain Lawes has battled a string of injuries to return to the starting XV for Saturday's match with Wales at Twickenham. And the Northampton flanker says it is "pretty nuts" to be on…
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