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Hadleigh Parkes column: Fast starts, tackling Edwards and fond farewells
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Wednesday, 19 February 2020 04:05
In his latest BBC Sport column, Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes discusses fast starts against France, tackling familiar friend and now foe Shaun Edwards and saying goodbye to his parents.I have managed three wins in three games against France with Wales so far and hope to maintain that 100% record on Saturday.But all those results could have gone the other way.…
Quiz: Farrell v Farrell and other sporting family rivalries
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Wednesday, 19 February 2020 04:38
Family. The most important thing in the world.But what happens when you have to face one of your closest relations on the international sporting stage?On Sunday, Owen Farrell will captain England in the Six Nations against Ireland, who are coached by his dad, Andy - and it got us thinking of other sporting families. Have a go at the quiz…
Wales can 'get some change out of' France's scrum, says ex-Lions prop Jones
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Tuesday, 18 February 2020 22:28
Former Wales prop Adam Jones says France's scrum in this Six Nations is yet to match their packs of the past.Current Wales loose-head prop Wyn Jones claimed the France scrum will try to "cheat" when the sides meet at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.But Harlequins scrum coach Jones, who won 95 caps and three Six Nations Grand Slams for his…
Scotland replace Jones with Harris in midfield for Italy match
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Wednesday, 19 February 2020 04:38
Scotland centre Huw Jones has been replaced by Chris Harris in one of three changes to the side for Saturday's Six Nations match in Italy. Ben Toolis replaces the injured Jonny Gray at lock, while hooker Stuart McInally comes in for Fraser Brown.Back row Matt Fagerson, who was added to the squad this week having initially been ruled out by…
Six Nations 2020: Unbeaten Ireland unchanged to face England at Twickenham
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Wednesday, 19 February 2020 07:02
Triple Crown-chasing Ireland have named an unchanged side for Sunday's Six Nations match against World Cup finalists England at Twickenham.Head coach Andy Farrell's only change is on the bench as Leinster forward Caelan Doris returns to the squad after being ruled out of the win over Wales.The number eight made his Ireland debut in the opening day defeat of Scotland,…
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