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England v France: Avenging England set sights on winning Autumn Nations Cup
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Saturday, 05 December 2020 10:39
England will attempt to round off 2020 by clinching the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup and taking revenge on an under-strength France at Twickenham.England have won seven of eight Tests in this calendar year and lifted the Six Nations trophy in October.Their only defeat came in Paris in February when France, under new coach Fabien Galthie, triumphed 24-17.However, none of that…
England v France: England forward Maro Itoje says it is an honour to be playing rugby
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Saturday, 05 December 2020 07:42
England forward Maro Itoje says it is a "genuine honour" to be able to play rugby and appreciates his fortunate position amid the coronavirus pandemic.The 26-year-old is part of an England side who face France in the Autumn Nations Cup final on Sunday. Itoje is also excited at the prospect of 2,000 fans returning to Twickenham. "I am really happy…
Wales v Italy: Jonathan Davies replaces injured Johnny Williams for Wales
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Saturday, 05 December 2020 07:52
Wales centre Johnny Williams has been ruled out of the Autumn Nations Cup play-off against Italy because of a calf injury.Williams has been replaced by British and Irish Lion Jonathan Davies, who has returned after missing the last two matches with a knee injury.Davies will line up at inside centre with George North outside him in a new-look unfamiliar midfield…
Georgia 24-38 Fiji: Fiji secure seventh in Autumn Nations Cup
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Saturday, 05 December 2020 06:08
Fiji ran in six tries to beat Georgia in an entertaining clash at Murrayfield to secure seventh place in the Autumn Nations Cup. It was Fiji's first match after games with France, Italy and Scotland were cancelled because of a Covid-19 outbreak in the squad.Nemani Nadolo scored a hat-trick of tries, with Mesulame Kunavula, John Dyer, and Josua Tuisova also…
England v France: Mako Vunipola ruled out of Autumn Nations Cup final with Achilles problem
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Saturday, 05 December 2020 06:05
England prop Mako Vunipola has been ruled out of his side's Autumn Nations Cup final against France at Twickenham on Sunday with an Achilles problem.The Saracens forward sustained the injury against Wales last Saturday and has failed to recover in time. Ellis Genge is promoted from the bench into the starting XV, with Joe Marler joining the replacements."Mako picked up…
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