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Six Nations 2023: Ben Youngs left out of England squad to face Italy
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Wednesday, 08 February 2023 10:18
Experienced scrum-half Ben Youngs has been left out of England's 29-man squad to face Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday. Northampton's Alex Mitchell is included as one of the two scrum-halves along with Jack van Poortvliet. Flanker Ben Curry, who started the 29-23 defeat by Scotland, has also been left out as has wing Anthony Watson. Wing Henry Arundell,…
Six Nations 2023: France star Ntamack says Ireland 'comfortably favourites'
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Wednesday, 08 February 2023 04:57
France fly-half Romain Ntamack says Ireland are "comfortably favourites" for Saturday's predicted Six Nations title decider in Dublin.This weekend's hosts top the world rankings with Ntamack's side, who won the Grand Slam in 2022, in second spot.Ireland opened their Six Nations with a dominant 34-10 win in Wales with France tested in Italy before winning 29-24."They are world number one.…
Jimmy Gopperth: Leicester Tigers fly-half on playing at 39, surfing & state of rugby
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Wednesday, 08 February 2023 00:49
Leicester Tigers fly-half and passionate surfer Jimmy Gopperth says he has ridden rugby union's wave of success.He also fears what the wipeout suffered by his former club Wasps could do to his legacy in the game.At the age of 39, he is the oldest active player in the Premiership and aims to be just the second in the competition's history…
Six Nations 2023: Scotland 'underachievers' will get stronger - Shane Williams
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Tuesday, 07 February 2023 10:18
Wales legend Shane Williams believes Scotland's "underachievers" are ready to kick on after their thrilling victory over England at Twickenham.The Scots' victory was their third straight win over their oldest rivals.On the last two occasions they have followed Calcutta Cup wins with defeat by Wales, but Williams feels Saturday's meeting could be different."Scotland is a very tricky game for Wales,"…
Six Nations 2023: Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones now fit to face Scotland
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Tuesday, 07 February 2023 05:04
Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones has been deemed fit for the Six Nations trip to Scotland on Saturday after initially being ruled out.Coach Warren Gatland said after last Saturday's opening 34-10 defeat by Ireland that Jones would not be available at Murrayfield.Gatland said Jones, 37, failed a head injury assessment (HIA), but Wales medics say he can play this weekend.Jones…
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