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England v Argentina preview: Pressure mounting before crunch Rugby World Cup opener
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Friday, 08 September 2023 11:25
England's players started the week in the remote calm of Le Touquet, cocooned from the pressure that is mounting on the team.They end the week in the eye of the storm.There is no respite in bustling Marseille, a place which exudes World Cup history. Anyone who was here in 2007 will never forget it, least of all the legions of…
France 27-13 New Zealand: Hosts record impressive opening World Cup win over three-time champions
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Friday, 08 September 2023 15:46
France made the perfect start on their quest for a first Rugby World Cup title as they beat three-time champions New Zealand to delight the Stade de France in Paris.The hosts had to fight deep into the final quarter as tries from New Zealand wing Mark Telea inside the opening minutes of both halves threatened to wreck the opening-day party.Ultimately,…
England v Argentina preview: Why are the Pumas slight favourites in World Cup opener?
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Friday, 08 September 2023 06:52
Argentina will be in uncharted territory when they begin their World Cup campaign in Marseille on Saturday.The Pumas are ranked two places higher than England in the world standings and are slight favourites for the first time in a meeting between the two nations.Michael Cheika's side are sixth in the world, having claimed a famous first away win in New…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Wales coach Warren Gatland reveals nerves before Fiji opener
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Friday, 08 September 2023 08:08
He might be preparing for a fifth World Cup but Wales head coach Warren Gatland is still on edge before their opener against Fiji in Bordeaux.This will be his fourth global campaign with Wales alongside his stint as Ireland boss in 1999, but he is not immune to pre-tournament jitters."I still get nervous myself, I think nerves are always a…
Rugby World Cup: 'Scotland are underdogs but we're here to win - Gregor Townsend
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Friday, 08 September 2023 09:09
Head coach Gregor Townsend wants Scotland "to balance that underdog spirit with the mindset that we're here to win" when they face South Africa in their World Cup opener on Sunday.The Springboks are heavy favourites going into the clash in Marseille as they look to retain the trophy.However, Townsend says his team has nothing to lose."It's the biggest opportunity you'll…
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