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Six Nations 2020: We expect France to 'cheat' at the scrum - Wyn Jones
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Tuesday, 18 February 2020 08:39
Wales prop Wyn Jones expects France's pack to "cheat" in their bid to gain scrum supremacy when the teams meet in the Six Nations on Saturday.Wales beat Les Bleus in their 2019 World Cup quarter-final, pulverising one late scrum to set up Ross Moriarty's match-winning try.Jones is braced for France attempting to bend the rules as they aim to redress…
Hallam Amos: Wales add Cardiff Blues back to Six Nations squad
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Tuesday, 18 February 2020 06:06
Wales have added Cardiff Blues back Hallam Amos to their Six Nations squad.Amos, 25, initially missed out on selection because of an ankle injury but his return is timely given Wales' fitness concerns among the backs.Owen Lane is out with a hamstring injury, while fellow wing Josh Adams left the field with a knock to his hip during the defeat…
Ex-England fly-half Flood, 34, signs new Newcastle deal
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Tuesday, 18 February 2020 03:54
Newcastle Falcons back Toby Flood has signed a two-year contract extension with the Championship leaders.The 34-year-old former England international, who can play at fly-half or centre, will remain at Kingston Park until the summer of 2022.Flood has made 129 appearances for the Falcons over the course of two spells on Tyneside. "It's not a decision that has been taken lightly.…
Young leaves Wasps after nine years as director of rugby
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Tuesday, 18 February 2020 04:28
Dai Young has left Wasps after nine years as director of rugby.It was announced last week that the 52-year-old would be "stepping back" from first-team duties, but his departure from the club has now been confirmed.Wasps, who are 10th in the table after 10 games, were Premiership runners-up in 2017 but never won a major trophy during Young's tenure. Young…
England prop Vunipola to miss Ireland game for family reasons
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Tuesday, 18 February 2020 04:03
England prop Mako Vunipola will miss Sunday's Six Nations game against Ireland after returning to Tonga for family reasons.Vunipola, 29, was not selected for England's opening weekend defeat by France, but started in the round two win over Scotland at Murrayfield.Bath's Beno Obano has been drafted into Eddie Jones' 33-man squad as cover. Joe Marler is set to return at…
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