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Zander Fagerson: Reduced ban is World Cup reprieve for Scotland prop
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Tuesday, 08 August 2023 14:35
Zander Fagerson will be available for Scotland's opening match at the World Cup after receiving a reduced ban for charging into a ruck.The Glasgow tighthead prop was sent off for a high tackle on Pierre Bourgarit 50 minutes into Scotland's win over France at Murrayfield on Saturday.The third match in a three-game ban is to be replaced by a "coaching…
England v Wales: Wales praise 'talent' Taine Plumtree ahead of potential first Test start
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Tuesday, 08 August 2023 08:17
Wales have praised Taine Plumtree's impact following his introduction to the World Cup training squad.Plumtree only arrived in Wales in July after signing for Scarlets.After training camps in Switzerland and Turkey, Plumtree made his international debut as a replacement against England in the 20-9 win last Saturday.The 23-year-old back row is in contention to make his first start at Twickenham…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Sione Tuipulotu on avoiding injury before tournament
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Tuesday, 08 August 2023 02:55
Scotland centre Sione Tuipulotu admits avoiding injury in the World Cup warm-up games is on his mind with his debut in the tournament just weeks away.The 26-year-old returned to action on Saturday against France in the second of four games before the World Cup.He is a near certain starter for the opener against South Africa - if fit."There's a little…
South Africa World Cup squad: Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am miss out on selection
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Tuesday, 08 August 2023 07:21
Fly-half Handre Pollard and centre Lukhanyo Am have been left out of South Africa's 33-man Rugby World Cup squad through injury."This was one of the hardest selections we have ever had to make," said Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber.Captain Siya Kolisi, 32, has been included having not played since April after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right…
World Cup: England's Danny Care says he 'never gave up hope'
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Tuesday, 08 August 2023 06:40
Veteran scrum-half Danny Care says he "never gave up hope" of playing at another World Cup after being named in England's squad for France 2023.The 36-year-old has won 87 caps but made only one World Cup appearance - a win over Uruguay in 2015 after England had been knocked out.Care, one of three scrum-halves in Steve Borthwick's 33-man squad, said…
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