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Uruguay 36-26 Namibia: Second-half fightback denies Namibia first Rugby World Cup win
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Wednesday, 27 September 2023 11:24
Uruguay beat Namibia in Lyon to record their first pool win at the Rugby World Cup and deny the African nation a first win in the competition.Two early tries from Gerswin Mouton and JC Greyling, along with the boot of Tiaan Swanepoel, put Namibia in control at half-time.Uruguay responded in the second half through tries by Baltazar Amaya, Santiago Arata…
Japan v Samoa team news: 'Exciting' Pool D match with potential quarter-final on the line
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Wednesday, 27 September 2023 08:18
Samoa and Japan face off on Thursday night with both nations in with a realistic chance of qualifying from World Cup Pool D should they win.The two teams, along with Argentina, are likely competing for second place behind England.Samoa have not reached the knock-outs for 28 years, while Japan are seeking a second successive last-eight place."It's exciting how wide open…
England v Canada: Maisy Allen set to make first start in much-changed Red Roses team
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Wednesday, 27 September 2023 09:05
England flanker Maisy Allen will make her first Test start in a much-changed side to play Canada on Saturday.Interim head coach Louis Deacon makes nine changes to his starting XV which beat Canada 50-24 last weekend.Allen, 22, scored off the bench in her England debut at Sandy Park, in the first match of a two-Test series.Centre Megan Jones, who also…
Rugby World Cup: Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies in shape of his life
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Wednesday, 27 September 2023 01:43
Rejuvenated Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies says he is enjoying rugby again during a World Cup campaign that has seen him produce record-breaking form.His early touchdown in the 40-6 rout of Australia set a new World Cup best of eight tries for a scrum-half."I love the World Cup, I love the build-up to them," said Davies."It is the only time that…
New Zealand v Italy team news: Sam Whitelock on bench for must-win Rugby World Cup match
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Wednesday, 27 September 2023 05:29
Sam Whitelock could come off the bench at the Rugby World Cup on Friday night against Italy to become New Zealand's most capped player of all time.The second row, 34, is level with former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw on 148 caps.Whitelock would also equal the World Cup appearances record if he came on.Whitelock's appearance in the 71-3 win against…
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