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Springboks cruise to bonus-point win over 14-man Italy
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Friday, 04 October 2019 06:08
South Africa kept their World Cup hopes alive with a routine bonus-point win over Italy, who had prop Andrea Lovotti sent off for a tip-tackle. Handre Pollard converted tries from Cheslin Kolbe and Mbongeni Mbonambi, and added a penalty to put the Springboks 17-3 up at the break.After Lovotti was dismissed, Kolbe crossed for his second score. Lukhanyo Am, Makazole…
Ireland: We would have expected to be in a better place at this stage - Best
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Friday, 04 October 2019 00:57
Rory Best says that Ireland would have expected to be in "a better place" after three games at the World Cup. Ireland are on course for the quarter-finals after Thursday's 35-0 victory over Russia having fallen to a surprise defeat by hosts Japan. "We would have expected to have won the three games, but that hasn't happened," said captain Best,…
All Blacks lock Retallick back from injury to face Namibia
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Friday, 04 October 2019 01:46
New Zealand second row Brodie Retallick will make his comeback from injury in Sunday's World Cup game with Namibia.Retallick, regarded as one of the world's best locks, has been out since dislocating his shoulder in July and returns earlier than expected.The two-time defending champions make 12 changes, including resting both Richie Mo'unga and Beauden Barrett. That means Barrett's brother Jordie,…
Edwards will be 'unbelievably disappointed' if Wales fail to make last four
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Thursday, 03 October 2019 23:23
Defence coach Shaun Edwards says he will be "unbelievably disappointed" if Wales do not at least emulate their 2011 World Cup semi-final place.After beating Georgia and Australia in Pool D, Wales face Fiji on 9 October and Uruguay four days later.Wins in these two group matches and a quarter-final victory against the Pool C runners-up will take Wales to a…
Schmidt 'really happy' with Ireland win despite criticism
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Thursday, 03 October 2019 08:13
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt insisted he was "really happy" with his side's 35-0 World Cup win over Russia despite criticism of the performance.Ex-England star Matt Dawson told BBC Radio 5 Live after Ireland's bonus-point win that they have "no chance" of beating New Zealand on current form.The All Blacks are possible quarter-final opponents for the Irish. "If you look at…
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