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Six Nations: Which Scots are in British & Irish Lions contention?
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Wednesday, 10 February 2021 00:56
No more than three Scots have been selected in an initial British and Irish Lions squad this century. Five tours, with just 10 different Scotland players having been deemed good enough for the famous red jersey.This year's scheduled tour to South Africa - should it go ahead - will be ferociously competitive once again, with former Wales coach Warren Gatland…
Six Nations 2021: Wales set to call up trio including uncapped centre Willis Halaholo
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Tuesday, 09 February 2021 12:31
Wales are set to call up Cardiff Blues trio Willis Halaholo, Lloyd Williams and James Botham to the Six Nations squad.Centre Johnny Williams, wing Hallam Amos and scrum-half Tomos Williams will miss the match against Scotland.Uncapped Halaholo was called up against Barbarians in November 2019.The 30-year-old centre missed the non-capped international after suffering a serious knee injury playing for his…
Six Nations 2021: Peter O'Mahony receives three-match ban for red card against Wales
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Tuesday, 09 February 2021 11:21
Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony has been given a three-match ban for his red card offence in his side's Six Nations defeat by Wales in Cardiff.O'Mahony was dismissed by referee Wayne Barnes in the 14th minute of Sunday's match for dangerous play.The Munster captain became the first Ireland player to be sent off in the Six Nations.O'Mahony will miss Ireland's games…
Rugby Union Weekly: Did 2020 success paper over England cracks?
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Tuesday, 09 February 2021 07:21
For England, defeat by Scotland continued a worrying trend.Eddie Jones' side, at their best, are a well-oiled machine, dominating the set-piece and the contact area, squeezing their opponents with a disciplined kicking game, and ruthlessly taking their chances to score. But when these areas don't function - or when the opposition don't let these areas function - the wheels can…
Six Nations 2021: Scotland players were unaware of others taking a knee - Gregor Townsend
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Tuesday, 09 February 2021 05:36
Scotland's players were unaware a knee would be taken amid confusion before their match against England, says head coach Gregor Townsend.All but four of the Scotland team stayed standing, as did some England players and the match officials.There was no directive from World Rugby or the Six Nations other than there would be a minute's silence to demonstrate opposition to…
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