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South Africa 57-3 Namibia: Springboks score nine tries in Rugby World Cup rout
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Saturday, 28 September 2019 05:05
South Africa scored nine tries in a predictably one-sided drubbing of neighbours Namibia in their second Rugby World Cup outing.Hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi ploughed over for two scores as the Springboks built a 28-point lead by the interval.There was no let-up after the break with Warrick Gelant going over before scores for Makazole Mapimpi, Siya Kolisi and Schalk Brits. Namibia's only…
Japan's 'seismic' win over Ireland 'will ignite World Cup'
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Saturday, 28 September 2019 05:05
Japan have been praised for a "seismic" win over Ireland, which is expected to "ignite" the Rugby World Cup.The Brave Blossoms recorded a huge upset as they won 19-12 in Shizuoka.It built on a nervy opening-day victory against Russia for the hosts, who now top Pool A and are aiming to make the quarter-finals for the first time. Former Ireland…
Team will be judged by its response - Schmidt on Ireland's loss to Japan
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Saturday, 28 September 2019 06:17
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says his side will be judged on how they respond to a shock World Cup defeat against hosts Japan in Shizuoka on Saturday. Japan produced a stunning 19-12 victory to leave Ireland boss Schmidt feeling "incredibly disappointed".Schmidt, who bemoaned the penalty count from referee Angus Gardner after his side lost a 12-3 lead, said he was…
Australia will not appeal against Hodge ban
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Friday, 27 September 2019 22:46
Coach Michael Cheika has confirmed Australia will not appeal against Reece Hodge's three-match ban.The wing was suspended for a dangerous challenge on Fiji flanker Peceli Yato in Australia's 39-21 win last Saturday.Hodge will miss the Wallabies' remaining World Cup Pool D games against Wales, Uruguay and Georgia. "We have deliberated with our QC and legal minds around Australia and we…
Shaun Edwards: Wales players will remember Australia game for 'rest of their lives'
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Friday, 27 September 2019 21:07
Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards has told his players that Sunday's World Cup match against Australia is one they will remember for the rest of their lives.Captain Alun Wyn Jones will become Wales' record cap holder in Tokyo when he plays his 130th Test for his nation.Jones said there had been blood spilled in training this week and Edwards admitted…
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