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Autumn Nations Cup 2020: Alun Wyn Jones is a 'pest' to play against says Iain Henderson
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Monday, 09 November 2020 09:32
Ireland lock Iain Henderson has admitted that he does not enjoy playing against Alun Wyn Jones, describing the Wales talisman as "a pest" on the pitch.Jones became the most capped player in international rugby last month, making his 149th Test appearance in Wales' defeat by Scotland.Henderson is likely to go head-to-head with his 2017 British and Irish Lions roommate on…
Autumn Nations Cup 2020: Ireland captain Sexton backs Jacob Stockdale to find best form
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Monday, 09 November 2020 07:06
Captain Johnny Sexton has backed Jacob Stockdale to banish the bad memories of Ireland's Six Nations defeat by Paris when they begin their Autumn Nations Cup campaign at home to Wales on Friday.Full-back Stockdale endured a difficult night against France, and will now face increased competition for places in the back three with Leinster wing James Lowe poised to make…
Autumn Nations Cup - fixtures, coverage, players to watch
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Monday, 09 November 2020 00:32
Stay home.Rugby's southern-hemisphere superpowers are certainly sticking to the UK government's advice.Usually, at this time of year, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia would migrate north for the autumn Tests.Not in 2020. The Springboks are confined to barracks. Australia and New Zealand have played each other four times in less than a month in front of home crowds of maskless…
Welsh Rugby Union: Rob Butcher beats Ieuan Evans to chairman's role
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Sunday, 08 November 2020 12:27
Rob Butcher has beaten Ieuan Evans in the contest to become the new chairman of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU).Gareth Davies' reign as chairman came to an end after he lost his place on the governing body's National Council.Ex-Wales captain Evans was elected to the council in his place while Butcher has been WRU board member since 2015."I intend to…
Byron Hayward: Wales defence coach leaves with immediate effect
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Sunday, 08 November 2020 04:20
Wales defence coach Byron Hayward has left his role in Wayne Pivac's backroom staff with immediate effect. The former Wales Under-20 and Scarlets coach joined Pivac's coaching team in 2019 but has left his role by mutual agreement before the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup campaign.The existing coaching team will manage the defence for the new tournament."It's a huge shock. You…
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