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Six Nations 2023: Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong replaced by Finlay Bealham
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Thursday, 02 February 2023 05:15 Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff and replaced by Finlay Bealham.Leinster tighthead Furlong has been suffering with ankle and calf injuries in recent weeks.Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey retains his place in Andy Farrell's side, with Bundee Aki named on the bench.Farrell's two other changes see captain Johnny Sexton coming…
Six Nations 2023: Liam Williams replaces Leigh Halfpenny for Wales against Ireland
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Thursday, 02 February 2023 05:00 Liam Williams will start at full-back for Wales in Saturday's Six Nations opener against Ireland in Cardiff after injury ruled out Leigh Halfpenny.Scarlets' Halfpenny was due to make his first Wales start in 19 months but he has suffered a back spasm in training.Cardiff's Williams, who was included in the original matchday squad, will wear the number 15 jersey.Wales assistant…
Six Nations 2023: Ollie Hassell-Collins to make England debut against Scotland
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Thursday, 02 February 2023 07:02 Wing Ollie Hassell-Collins will make his England debut in Saturday's Six Nations opener against Scotland at Twickenham.Manu Tuilagi is left out of the 23-man matchday squad and Joe Marchant starts at outside centre in Steve Borthwick's first game as head coach.Captain Owen Farrell will start at 12 and partner fly-half Marcus Smith.Flanker Ben Curry will earn a second England cap…
Vern Cotter: Fiji head coach resigns seven months before World Cup
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Wednesday, 01 February 2023 23:59 Vern Cotter has resigned as Fiji head coach seven months before the World Cup.The 61-year-old New Zealander, appointed in January 2020, has left for personal reasons."I'm disappointed to be leaving at this time," said Cotter, who led Scotland to the World Cup quarter-finals in 2015."The team has made some significant improvements over the last few years both on and off…
Question of Sport quiz: Test your knowledge of the Six Nations
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Thursday, 02 February 2023 00:46 The final countdown is on to the 2023 Six Nations.There will be comprehensive coverage across the BBC network, kicking off with live coverage on BBC One of Wales v Ireland on Saturday.The Question of Sport team have put together a quiz to celebrate the start of the annual tournament. Good luck…Oops you can't see this activity!To enjoy Newsround at its…
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