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Rugby World Cup: Dan Biggar aims to continue confounding critics
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Friday, 13 September 2019 14:04
Dan Biggar has coped with a lot of criticism and analysis during his 11-year career as a Wales fly-half.After all, the role is arguably the most high profile playing position in Wales sport when you consider the greats who have previously worn the 10 shirt.But even Biggar must have been taken aback in August when former British and Irish Lions…
Rugby World Cup quiz: Do you remember these unforgettable moments?
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Friday, 13 September 2019 07:51
For a tournament that is only 32 years old, the Rugby World Cup has packed in a lot.But how much do you remember from the previous eight tournaments?Take our quiz and find out. The Rugby World Cup starts in Japan on 20 September and you can follow live commentary on every game on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio…
Adam Beard: Wales lock has appendix surgery but is set to join World Cup squad
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Friday, 13 September 2019 06:18
Adam Beard will link up with Wales' World Cup squad in Japan early next week after having his appendix removed.Ospreys lock Beard, capped 16 times, was taken to hospital in Wales before the squad's departure on Wednesday.The Welsh Rugby Union said that he "had his appendix removed uneventfully" and is "recovering well". Beard, 23, will be assessed on arrival in…
Dan Robson: Wasps scrum-half on deep vein thrombosis and England omission
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Friday, 13 September 2019 02:12
Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson says being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis just five months before the Rugby World Cup was a "freak thing".The 27-year-old, who has won two international caps, was ruled out for three months in April and missed out on England's 31-man squad for Japan."Something like that is not just really an injury," Robson told BBC Sport. "It…
Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand's Luke Jacobson ruled out of tournament
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Friday, 13 September 2019 00:17
New Zealand back-row forward Luke Jacobson has been ruled out of the World Cup because of concussion.Jacobson played against Tonga last week and travelled with the squad for the tournament in Japan, but the All Blacks said the 22-year-old had suffered a "delayed onset of concussion".New Zealand Coach Steve Hansen said the player showed symptoms after their first training session…
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