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Rugby World Cup 2023: Five youngsters to look out for in France
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Monday, 04 September 2023 22:59
The 2023 Rugby World Cup is almost upon us but which new faces will be looking to impress in France?BBC Sport profiles five youngsters from outside the home nations who are looking to make their mark at their first World Cup. The players we have selected will be aged 22 or under when the first ball of the tournament is…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Ireland forwards trio ruled out of Romania game
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Tuesday, 05 September 2023 07:24
Ireland forwards Dan Sheehan, Jack Conan and Dave Kilcoyne will not be involved in their side's World Cup opener against Romania on Saturday.All three are finishing their rehabilitation from injuries, ruling them out of the Pool B encounter in Bordeaux."A few guys will not be involved at the weekend," confirmed Ireland assistant coach Paul O'Connell on Tuesday.Hooker Sheehan and back…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Wales coach Warren Gatland says all players fit to face Fiji
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Tuesday, 05 September 2023 07:59
Wales coach Warren Gatland says all his players are fit for selection to face Fiji in their World Cup opener on Sunday in Bordeaux.All the players in the 33-man squad trained in the early part of the session on Tuesday.Co-captain Dewi Lake, Taulupe Faletau, Ryan Elias, Dafydd Jenkins and Gareth Anscombe were injury doubts.Gatland will name his side on Friday…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Tom Curry set to start for England against Argentina
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Tuesday, 05 September 2023 08:34
Flanker Tom Curry is poised to start for England in their World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday after returning from an ankle injury.England defence coach Kevin Sinfield said he was "delighted" Curry would be available to play in Marseille."It's great to see Tom out there training," Sinfield said on Tuesday."He's been excellent."Asked if Curry could be recalled immediately, Sinfield…
Bastien Chalureau: France lock says he is 'not a racist' after World Cup call-up
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Monday, 04 September 2023 13:22
Lock Bastien Chalureau has denied accusations he is a racist after being called up as injury cover in France's World Cup squad.The 31-year-old is appealing against a six-month prison sentence for a racially motivated attack in 2020.Speaking at a news conference on Monday, Montpellier's Chalureau said: "I am not a racist."He has been added to the French squad by head…
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