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Wales v Fiji: Ross Moriarty and James Davies come into back row
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Sunday, 06 October 2019 22:19
Wales have made two back-row changes for their Rugby World Cup game against Fiji on Wednesday in Oita.James Davies replaces the rested Justin Tipuric, while number eight Ross Moriarty comes in for Aaron Wainwright.Josh Navidi switches to blind-side flanker as he keeps his place in Warren Gatland's starting team. Fly-half Dan Biggar is selected having been passed fit after suffering…
All Blacks inspired by '10/10' rocket from coach Hansen
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Sunday, 06 October 2019 06:36
Some "old-fashioned" stern words from head coach Steve Hansen inspired New Zealand to their huge 71-9 victory over Namibia in the Rugby World Cup.The All Blacks were being held at 10-9 after 30 minutes by the tournament's lowest ranked team, before scoring 47 unanswered points after the break.The crowning moment was when Brad Weber threw a behind-the-back pass for TJ…
Wales lock Beard nears return after recovering from appendix operation
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Sunday, 06 October 2019 02:51
Lock Adam Beard is set to return to full training and could feature in Wales' final World Cup Pool D match against Uruguay next Sunday.Beard, 23, missed the wins over Georgia and Australia as he recovered from an operation to remove his appendix.But Wednesday's game against Fiji is likely to come too soon. "He's been working hard, doing some extra…
Italy props handed three-game bans for dangerous tip-tackle
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Sunday, 06 October 2019 01:55
Italy props Andrea Lovotti and Nicola Quaglio have both been banned for three matches for a dangerous tackle in their 49-3 defeat by South Africa on Friday.Lovetti was dismissed in the 42nd minute for his part in picking up the Springboks' Duane Vermeulen and dropping him headfirst to the floor. Replacement prop Quaglio was cited for his involvement in the…
France beat Tonga to set up England showdown
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Sunday, 06 October 2019 03:45
France will play England to decide who tops Pool C on Saturday after they finally subdued a battling Tonga.France put in a characteristically fitful display - racing into a 17-point lead before being reeled in, then rallying before a late Tonga try set up a frantic finale.However, Damian Penaud reclaimed Camille Lopez's restart to end the underdogs' hopes of snatching…
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