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Rob Baxter: Eddie Jones criticism 'unfair' says Exeter boss
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Tuesday, 23 March 2021 09:27
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says the criticism of England coach Eddie Jones is unfair.The Australian has come under fire after Six Nations losses to all three home nations saw England finish fifth.Baxter, 50, has been tipped as a future head coach for England."That's probably the biggest problem with the game, or with the position of being England head…
Six Nations: Bundee Aki handed four-match ban after England red card
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Tuesday, 23 March 2021 13:22
Ireland centre Bundee Aki will serve a four-match suspension after his red card in Saturday's 32-18 Six Nations victory over England.Aki was dismissed after a high tackle to the head of England back row Billy Vunipola on 63 minutes. The 30-year-old will now miss Connacht's next four matches in the Champions Cup, Rainbow Cup or Pro14.It was Ireland's second red…
British and Irish Lions plan for tour to go ahead in South Africa
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Tuesday, 23 March 2021 11:00
The British and Irish Lions plan to tour South Africa this summer after rejecting contingency options of staging the matches elsewhere.The possibility of switching the tour to Britain and Ireland or hosting it in Australia had been raised as the Covid pandemic continues to hamper sport.However, the Lions hope to press ahead with the original itinerary."The Board's intended position is…
Eddie Jones: England coach's future hinges on 'brutally honest' RFU review
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Tuesday, 23 March 2021 10:42
Eddie Jones' future as England head coach will hinge on a "brutally honest" review into the fifth-placed Six Nations finish, says Rugby Football Union boss Bill Sweeney. Jones is contracted until the 2023 World Cup and has long spoken of his desire to win the tournament in France. But Sweeney has vowed to leave no stone unturned in next month's…
Rory Best column: 'Ireland must ride the wave of England win into the autumn'
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Tuesday, 23 March 2021 06:25
When things are not going well for a team, players are constantly reminding each other that they are not as bad as everyone says they are.Conversely when things are going really well, you try to flip that and keep warning against complacency.The truth is you are usually somewhere in the middle. Even in games where it looks like you have…
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