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'Townsend must stay regardless of results' - Nicol
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Thursday, 30 January 2020 22:45
After a disappointing 2019, a storm appears to be gathering around Scotland in 2020 as the national rugby side faces one if its most challenging years since professionalism.A dispiriting World Cup campaign has been followed by the exile of influential fly-half Finn Russell before the Six Nations opener against Ireland.Scotland's results could well determine the future of Gregor Townsend, but…
England Women name experienced side to face France
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Friday, 31 January 2020 01:00
England coach Simon Middleton has named an experienced starting XV as their Women's Six Nations Grand Slam defence begins in France.Saracens' Vicky Fleetwood starts at seven in place of the injured Marlie Packer, while Loughborough flanker Amelia Harper, 19, may make her senior international debut off the bench.Harriet Millar-Mills is also among the replacements for Sunday's match after 22 months…
Injuries left Faletau fearing for future
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Thursday, 30 January 2020 14:00
Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau returns from the international sidelines this weekend admitting he wondered whether he would ever do so.Faletau will play his first Wales Test match since March 2018 against Italy on Saturday after recovering from an injury-ravaged two years."At one point you wonder if you can still play rugby," said British and Irish Lion Faletau. "I get…
Uncapped Furbank starts for England against France
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Friday, 31 January 2020 02:30
Northampton full-back George Furbank will make his England debut against France in the Six Nations on Sunday. With Anthony Watson ruled out, Furbank, 23, lines up in the back three along with Elliot Daly and Jonny May. There is no Mako Vunipola, with Joe Marler starting at loose-head prop and Ellis Genge on the bench. Tom Curry starts at number…
New faces, old rivalries - all you need to know about Six Nations
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Thursday, 30 January 2020 13:19
Four new head coaches, a raft of uncapped up-and-comers and a rivalry that stretches back more than 135 years.The history, drama, thrills and spills of the Six Nations return this weekend to start the latest chapter in the world's oldest international rugby tournament.In the wake of the Rugby World Cup, there are plenty of new characters, on the pitch and…
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