Gatland can – and will – ring back George North, who did not play in this fixture after being either dropped or rested, depending on your opinion on the controversial selection in midfield. In truth, the centre duo of Owen Watkin and Joe Roberts were not the problem and with a try apiece more than … Read more
As New Zealand’s premier wicketkeeper during a groundbreaking period on the international scene, Ian Smith is understandably pretty decent with his hands. But the Kiwi, who celebrated his 67th birthday on the eve of New Zealand’s two Test series against Australia beginning in Wellington on Thursday, is renowned for another handy knack. The course of … Read more
Scotland v France result: Murrayfield heartbreak after late TMO drama The Telegraph Source link credite
Jacques Nienaber turned to his bomb squad to seize back the momentum, including the introduction of Ox Nche, England’s nemesis in the semi-final. An utterly compelling version of brutally physical chess ensued, with each side taking turns to take chunks out of each other, each looking for the decisive score. Kolbe tried his hand at … Read more
South Africa pulled off a great escape to beat England 16-15 at the death and keep its title defense at the Rugby World Cup alive. The Springboks will now face old rivals New Zealand where one of them will win a record fourth World Cup. The match against New Zealand will be South Africa’s fourth … Read more
The similarities with South Africa’s travails between tournaments are telling. Just as the Springboks’ journey from London to Yokohama was rocky and predominantly downhill, so was England’s from Yokohama to Paris. Despite showing promise in the 2020 Six Nations, England emerged from the pandemic a shadow of their former selves. After staggering on under Jones … Read more
As England assemble a quirky backline featuring Smith at full-back, Raiwalui has retained Vilimoni Botitu for what will be just a third start of his professional career in the fly-half position. Sam Matavesi, the Northampton Saints hooker, has moved to the bench following the death of his father, Sireli, having returned to France from Cornwall, … Read more
France v South Africa result: Springboks edge Rugby World Cup classic The Telegraph Source link credite
England have reunited playmakers George Ford and Owen Farrell in their backline for tomorrow’s final World Cup group match against Samoa. They start together for the first time since the 2021 Six Nations as Steve Borthwick revives the creative axis that has excelled for England in the past as he assesses his options for the … Read more
Rugby World Cup 2023: today’s match, full schedule and group … The Telegraph Source link