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Beef, bustling cities and world-class rugby - Vunipola's Japan highlights
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Monday, 30 September 2019 00:59
Kobe beef, bustling cities and world-class rugby. The World Cup in Japan can offer all of this and more and England number eight Billy Vunipola is taking full advantage.After Eddie Jones picked his squad for the tournament, the England head coach said he needed players who could "cope with the different culture" and it would seem Vunipola, 26, fits the…
Scotland earn bonus-point win over Samoa to revive World Cup hopes
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Monday, 30 September 2019 05:22
Scotland's controlled performance ensured a bonus-point victory over Samoa that revives their hopes of progressing from World Cup Pool A.Gregor Townsend's side needed to recover from a poor opening defeat by Ireland, whose subsequent loss to Japan was a further blow to their chances. But first-half tries from Sean Maitland and Greg Laidlaw and a Stuart Hogg drop goal put…
'Scotland either front up or start getting ready to go home'
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Sunday, 29 September 2019 11:13
For the guts of a week, the Scotland players have tried to move on from the events of Yokohama against Ireland. Not an easy transition, that. Every day has brought a new inquisition, new questions about their mentality and their ability. It's been uncomfortable and occasionally brutal. In various reports they've been called spineless, clueless and pathetic. One headline ordered…
Celebrate victory, then get down to hard work - Gatland
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Sunday, 29 September 2019 07:01
Warren Gatland says Wales should celebrate World Cup victory over Australia, but must not take anything for granted for the rest of the tournament.Wales have taken control of Pool D by beating the Wallabies and will win the group if they defeat Fiji and Uruguay.Gatland's side would then face the runners-up of Pool C which is likely to be England,…
Bonus-point chase risky tactic, warns Scotland captain McInally
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Sunday, 29 September 2019 03:09
Captain Stuart McInally warns Scotland could "get into a bit of trouble" if they go chasing a try bonus-point against Samoa.Japan's shock win over Ireland has blown World Cup Pool A wide open, with the Scots potentially needing bonus-points wins in each of their three remaining matches to progress.But McInally says it does not alter their approach to Monday's match.…
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