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Autumn Nations Series: Josh Bayliss starts for Scotland against Japan
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Thursday, 18 November 2021 05:58
Bath back-row Josh Bayliss makes his first start as one of seven Scotland changes for their final Autumn Nations Series match against Japan on Saturday.Bayliss made his debut off the bench in the win over Australia two weeks ago.After last week's 30-15 loss to South Africa, openside flanker Hamish Watson returns to the XV and Glasgow Warriors lock Scott Cummings…
Ireland v Argentina: Buoyant James Ryan returning to top form after Lions disappointment
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Thursday, 18 November 2021 04:26
Ireland's James Ryan says he is happy to have returned to top form before Sunday's game against Argentina.The stand-in captain admitted last season was "not the easiest" after being left out of the Lions squad.Many expected Ryan to be included in Warren Gatland's panel, but the lock instead used the gap to physically recover after an injury-hit campaign."Physically it gave…
Steve Diamond: Worcester Warriors name ex-Sale boss as lead rugby consultant
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Thursday, 18 November 2021 04:48
Worcester Warriors have named former Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond as their lead rugby consultant.Diamond will be the "senior member" of Worcester's coaching team, above head coach Jonathan Thomas, and will report to director of rugby Alan Solomons."After a year out I'm delighted to be coming in to assist Solly and work with JT to help improve results,"…
Wales v Australia: Josh Adams, Tomas Francis and Aaron Wainwright fit to face Wallabies
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Thursday, 18 November 2021 04:47
Wing Josh Adams, prop Tomas Francis and back row Aaron Wainwright have all been passed fit to start for Wales against Australia in Cardiff on Saturday.British and Irish Lion Adams had been set to face Fiji at centre last week but pulled out late with a calf strain.Prop Wyn Jones returns, while Seb Davies starts at lock, Tomos Williams at…
England v South Africa: Bevan Rodd and Jamie Blamire start for hosts
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Thursday, 18 November 2021 05:43
Sale prop Bevan Rodd and Newcastle hooker Jamie Blamire start in a rookie England front row for Saturday's Test with world champions South Africa.Prop Joe Marler, who will not train until Friday after isolating with Covid-19, is named on the bench, as is uncapped hooker Nic Dolly.Joe Marchant is on the wing with Manu Tuilagi returning to the midfield.Flanker Courtney…
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