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England cannot be complacent against South Africa - Johnson
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Thursday, 31 October 2019 01:18
World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson says England must not be trapped into thinking a repeat of their semi-final performance will be enough to make them world champions on Saturday.England, looking to lift the trophy for the first time since Johnson did so in 2003, face South Africa in the final.Eddie Jones' team swept aside defending champions New Zealand in the…
'I was at home, feeding the kids' - crazy few days for England replacement Spencer
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Thursday, 31 October 2019 01:42
Ben Spencer was feeding his children at home when he received a phone call inviting him to join England's squad for the World Cup final.The Saracens scrum-half, who watched the semi-final victory over New Zealand on television, starts on the bench against South Africa after replacing the injured Willi Heinz. He admits it has been a "crazy few days" but…
Warren Gatland: Wales' greatest coach, a 'scientist, crooner and rugby god'
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Thursday, 31 October 2019 01:55
Blink and you might miss it. Shows of emotion from Warren Gatland are a rarity.His public persona mirrors the style of rugby which has made him one of the world's most respected coaches: pragmatic, methodical, occasionally blunt.But at the end of some matches, you might see Gatland on the pitch with his arms outstretched, searching for someone in the crowd.…
Rugby World Cup final: England name team to face South Africa
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Wednesday, 30 October 2019 19:46
England have named an unchanged team as they look to win their first World Cup in 16 years.Captain Owen Farrell, leading try-scorer Jonny May and prop Kyle Sinckler have all been passed fit after carrying knocks from the semi-final win over New Zealand.Ben Spencer is on the replacements' bench after flying out last weekend as emergency scrum-half cover. Farrell stays…
'Burgess was a rugby union scapegoat' - Smith
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Wednesday, 30 October 2019 12:04
Sam Burgess was "made a scapegoat" by rugby union during his ill-fated switch from rugby league, said former Great Britain coach Tony Smith.Burgess was a controversial pick in the England rugby union squad that was eliminated at the group stage of the 2015 World Cup.He said his heart "wasn't in" rugby union and was stung by criticism from ex-players. "I…
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