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South Africa 40-9 Georgia: Springboks begin British and Irish Lions preparations with win
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Friday, 02 July 2021 12:11
South Africa began their preparations for the British and Irish Lions Test series with a comprehensive victory against Georgia in Pretoria.In their first international outing since winning the 2019 World Cup, the Springboks were initially let down by ill discipline and Georgia led.But the hosts turned things around, showing some exciting attack for a six-try win at Loftus Versfeld.South Africa…
Courtney Lawes: British and Irish Lions lock reflects on rugby journey
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Friday, 02 July 2021 05:38
Northampton lock Courtney Lawes reflects on his rugby journey with BBC Look East before the opening game of the British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa against the Lions.The 32-year-old will start in Johannesburg on Saturday, looking to earn a place in the team for the three-Test series against the Springboks later this month.He twice come on as a…
Tabai Matson: Harlequins appoint New Zealand Under-20s head coach to lead coaching team
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Friday, 02 July 2021 03:01
Premiership champions Harlequins have appointed former All Blacks centre Tabai Matson to lead their coaching team next season.The 48-year-old will join the club later this month after his contract as head coach of New Zealand Under-20s comes to an end. He will work as senior coach leading the club's team of specialist coaches.Quins won the title last weekend under general…
Concussion in rugby: Players could reduce ban for head contact with safe-tackle training
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Friday, 02 July 2021 04:29
Players who receive a red card or are cited for head contact during the July Tests could reduce their ban by a week if they complete coaching on safe-tackle techniques.World Rugby said the initiative would run as a pilot programme in elite competitions for one year.The global governing body is working to reduce concussions in the sport.A statement said it…
England v United States: Marcus Smith to make debut, Lewis Ludlow captain
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Friday, 02 July 2021 06:49
Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith will make his eagerly awaited England debut, with Gloucester's Lewis Ludlow captain against the United States on Sunday.The pair are among eight uncapped players in the starting XV, with 12 England internationals in South Africa with the British and Irish Lions.Head coach Eddie Jones says the game at Twickenham is a chance for players to "make…
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