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Ireland v New Zealand: Ireland cannot rely on one gameplan to beat All Blacks, says Johnny Sexton
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Tuesday, 09 November 2021 07:55
Ireland cannot afford to stick rigidly to one gameplan and must be willing to adapt if they are to defeat New Zealand on Saturday, says Johnny Sexton.The Irish were praised for their entertaining, off-loading brand of rugby that yielded nine tries and 60 points against Japan last weekend.However Sexton has warned such a style will not always be possible."We've always…
Ken Owens: Injured Scarlets hooker released from Wales squad
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Monday, 08 November 2021 09:28
Hooker Ken Owens has been released from Wales' squad for the remaining autumn internationals against Fiji and Australia.The Welsh Rugby Union says Owens' back injury will prevent him playing in either game.The 34-year-old will instead continue his rehabilitation at Scarlets.Owens missed the defeats to New Zealand and South Africa, although he was initially named in the team to face the…
Ireland v New Zealand: Aaron Smith to link up with All Blacks in Dublin
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Tuesday, 09 November 2021 01:41
Scrum-half Aaron Smith will join the New Zealand squad in Dublin as they prepare to take on Ireland on Saturday.Smith was expected to miss his side's autumn tour following the birth of his son, but arrives after Brad Weber sustained a head knock early in their win over Italy last weekend."I'm going over with no expectations of playing," Smith said…
Ireland v New Zealand: Former coach O'Sullivan says Irish can beat All Blacks
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Tuesday, 09 November 2021 00:03
Former Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan believes Andy Farrell's side have genuine prospects of defeating the All Blacks this weekend in Dublin."The big takeaway is Ireland now have a bit of confidence," said O'Sullivan, who coached Ireland for seven years."I think we're in with a chance of beating the All Blacks."That's if the team can take what they did last Saturday…
Joe Marler: England prop to miss Australia Test after positive Covid test
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Tuesday, 09 November 2021 05:24
England prop Joe Marler will miss Saturday's Test against Australia in the Autumn Nations Series at Twickenham after testing positive for Covid-19.Marler returned a positive lateral flow test on Monday with a subsequent PCR test also coming back positive.The 32-year-old Harlequins forward will now isolate for 10 days in line with government regulations.All other players and staff are waiting for…
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