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England v South Africa: Handre Pollard, Cobus Reinach and Lood de Jager start
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Tuesday, 16 November 2021 04:43
Fly-half Handre Pollard and scrum-half Cobus Reinach will start for South Africa against England on Saturday.Pollard, who scored 22 points in the Springboks' 32-12 World Cup final win against England in 2019, takes Elton Jantjies' starting spot.Reinach replaces Herschel Jantjies, while Lood de Jager starts at lock in place of Franco Mostert.The Twickenham encounter will be South Africa's final match…
Vickii Cornborough first woman to be elected into RPA leadership role
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Tuesday, 16 November 2021 03:13
Harlequins and England prop Vickii Cornborough has become the first woman to be elected into a Rugby Players' Association (RPA) leadership role.Cornborough has been on the RPA players' board since 2017 but was elected to vice-chair on Monday.The Red Roses player, who has won more than 50 caps, will work alongside Worcester Warriors prop and RPA chair Ethan Waller."I am…
Wales v Australia: Captain Michael Hooper ruled out with James Slipper taking over role
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Monday, 15 November 2021 23:31
Australia captain Michael Hooper will miss the autumn international against Wales with prop James Slipper taking over the leadership role.Slipper has played 113 internationals for Australia since making his debut in 2010.The 32-year-old switched from his usual loosehead to start at tighthead for the first time in nine years at Twickenham.Concussions had ruled out Allan Alaalatoa and Taniela Tupou with…
Elliot Dee: Wales recall Dragons hooker as they prepare to face Australia
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Monday, 15 November 2021 08:55
Wales have recalled Dragons hooker Elliot Dee to their squad as they prepare for Saturday's final autumn international against Australia.Cardiff hooker Kirby Myhill has returned to Cardiff after Dee proved his fitness when Dragons hosted Scarlets in an A game last Friday.Dee injured his neck after being named in Wales' initial autumn squad.When the experienced Ken Owens was also injured,…
England's Owen Farrell and Jamie George ruled out of South Africa Test through injury
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Monday, 15 November 2021 09:25
England captain Owen Farrell and hooker Jamie George have been ruled out of Saturday's Test against South Africa.Gloucester's Harry Elrington and Jack Singleton have now been called up to Eddie Jones' 34-man squad. Joe Marler will join on Friday after completing his 10-day isolation period following a positive Covid-19 test.George, 31, was not named in the initial autumn squad but…
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England 32-15 Australia: Eddie Jones hails Freddie Steward try as 'one of England's best'
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