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Six Nations 2022: The dynamics of Ireland's inner-squad rivalries
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Wednesday, 02 February 2022 06:45
In the recently-aired BBC documentary charting the story of Ireland's number 10 jersey, Ronan O'Gara offered an insight into his relationship with David Humphreys.The Humphreys-O'Gara era is often referenced as one of the more amicable fly-half rivalries - a reputation strengthened by its proximity to the notoriously fiery one that followed between O'Gara and Jonny Sexton.O'Gara made the point that…
Six Nations 2022: Who should start in England's backline against Scotland?
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Wednesday, 02 February 2022 05:14
The oldest fixture in Test rugby might well feature some of its newest faces. England coach Eddie Jones is without a host of his familiar backline mainstays. As he pushes England into a more adventurous, attacking era will he use Saturday's meeting with Scotland as a chance to further his revolution?Or, in front of a raucous Murrayfield, against a confident…
Six Nations 2022: Johnny Sexton says France v Ireland in 2020 taught him a lot
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Wednesday, 02 February 2022 00:16
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says the 2020 Six Nations defeat by France in Paris and his reaction to being replaced taught him many lessons.Sexton, 36, has been skipper for two years and will lead Ireland in their opening game of this year's tournament against Wales in Dublin on Saturday.He reacted to being taken off during the 35-27 loss in 2020…
Six Nations 2022: Ryan Elias urges Wales to combine clarity with brutality in title defence
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Tuesday, 01 February 2022 12:44
"If you've got the clarity, you can bring the brutality."That's undeniably a masterful soundbite offered by hooker Ryan Elias as Wales build up to kicking off their Six Nations title defence against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.It's also the basis on which he hopes Wayne Pivac's men can take on that challenge: learn their roles and do their jobs in…
Scotland v England: Home win vital for championship aspirations - Fraser Brown
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Tuesday, 01 February 2022 11:26
Scotland must win against England to generate the "impetus" needed to mount a challenge for the Six Nations title, according to hooker Fraser Brown.The Scots beat England at Twickenham in round one last year, only to squander their momentum with consecutive home defeats against Wales and Ireland.Gregor Townsend's men went on to beat Italy and France to finish fourth in…
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