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Rugby World Cup 2023: Levani Botia on Fiji's quarter-final against England
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Thursday, 12 October 2023 08:05
When Fiji's Levani Botia was young, he would climb mountains to watch his country play rugby.That is not a metaphor. Growing up, Botia had a generator for electricity at home and would haul it to a high spot in search of reception for his television.Knowing that many Fijians would do the same and more to watch him take on England…
Rugby World Cup 2023: New Zealand drop Mark Telea for Ireland game
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Thursday, 12 October 2023 11:08
Winger Mark Telea has been dropped by New Zealand for Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Ireland over a breach of team protocol.Telea, who made his All Blacks debut against Scotland last November, has scored three tries in two matches during the World Cup.Leicester Fainga'anuku will take the 26-year-old's place on the wing."He breached protocol, nothing major but it kept…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Wales v Argentina - Williams and Biggar fit for quarter-final
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Thursday, 12 October 2023 02:39
Wales full-back Liam Williams and fly-half Dan Biggar have been passed fit for the World Cup quarter-final against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.Aaron Wainwright switches from flanker to replace Taulupe Faletau at number eight with Tommy Reffell called in at open-side flanker.Captain Jac Morgan reverts from open-side to blind-side while co-captain Dewi Lake is named as a replacement.However fly-half Gareth…
Rugby World Cup 2023: The 'little black book' behind every All Black
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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 16:01
Everyone remembers their first day at school or in a new job; that feeling of being scared to either look out of place, or make a mistake.Everyone has those days. But not everyone becomes an All Black.In 139 years, just over 1,200 men have worn the shirt of one of rugby's most fabled and dominant teams.They have won more than…
Ireland v New Zealand: Irish have shed inferiority complex, says Andy Farrell
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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 22:56
Head coach Andy Farrell says Ireland have learned how to become comfortable with being the world's number one side as they prepare to face New Zealand in the World Cup quarter-finals.The Irish reclaimed top spot with last year's series win over the All Blacks.New Zealand have spent the most time atop the rankings, but many people consider Ireland marginal favourites…
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