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'Let them keep talking' - Catt shrugs off Boks comments
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Monday, 24 June 2024 07:41
Catt confirmed Ireland have no fresh injury concerns in their 35-man squad after Jamison Gibson-Park was ruled out with a hamstring injury last week.The squad assembled in Dublin last week and will depart for Johannesburg on Tuesday, with the first Test in Pretoria on 6 July and the second in Durban seven days later.While Ireland have not played since the…
Bevan 'true to himself' for chasing Wales dream
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Sunday, 23 June 2024 13:09
Bevan impressed when making his debut against South Africa and was denied a first-half try after a final pass went astray."What an occasion to have my first cap against the current world champions," said Bevan."I have watched the Springboks for years so you know what's coming."We had a game plan and stuck to it and in the first 50 minutes…
Wales look to Australia after South Africa defeat
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Sunday, 23 June 2024 03:54
Not for the first time with Gatland's side over the last couple of years, it was hard to recognise an effective attacking game-plan.There is currently no noticeable identity in the offensive system and a worrying lack of creativity on display.One try from an opportunist piece of play by Dewi Lake was all Wales had to show for their efforts.South Africa's…
Isiekwe replaces suspended Ewels in England squad
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Sunday, 23 June 2024 04:46
Saracens forward Nick Isiekwe has replaced suspended Charlie Ewels in England's squad for their summer tour of New Zealand.Ewels faces a two-match ban after being sent off in England's win over Japan in Tokyo before their series with the All Blacks. Bath lock Ewels was shown a red card for a cynical clear-out attempt on Japan captain Michael Leitch.The 28-year-old…
GB men's sevens fail to qualify for Paris Olympics
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Sunday, 23 June 2024 10:56
Great Britain have failed to reach the men's rugby sevens at the Olympic Games for the first time since it made its debut in 2016 after losing 14-5 to South Africa in the repechage final in Monaco.The Blitzboks established a nine point lead at the break after tries from Quewin Nortje and Shilton van Wyk - and GB could not…
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