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Rugby World Cup 2023: The 'little black book' behind every All Black
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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 16:01
Everyone remembers their first day at school or in a new job; that feeling of being scared to either look out of place, or make a mistake.Everyone has those days. But not everyone becomes an All Black.In 139 years, just over 1,200 men have worn the shirt of one of rugby's most fabled and dominant teams.They have won more than…
Ireland v New Zealand: Irish have shed inferiority complex, says Andy Farrell
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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 22:56
Head coach Andy Farrell says Ireland have learned how to become comfortable with being the world's number one side as they prepare to face New Zealand in the World Cup quarter-finals.The Irish reclaimed top spot with last year's series win over the All Blacks.New Zealand have spent the most time atop the rankings, but many people consider Ireland marginal favourites…
Rugby World Cup 2023: The Wales XV fans want to face Argentina
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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 12:33
With the exception of injured Taulupe Faletau, BBC Sport website voters want the sides that started victories over Australia and Fiji to line-up for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.You would switch Aaron Wainwright to number eight in place of Faletau, with Tommy Reffell coming in as blind-side flanker against Argentina in Marseille.Over 80% backed Liam Williams at full-back, despite injury concerns.And…
England v Fiji in Rugby World Cup: Jamie George says England fired up by August defeat
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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 12:56
Jamie George says England are "a much better team" than the one that lost to Fiji in August as they prepare to meet again in the World Cup quarter-final.George says memories of Fiji "running riot" at Twickenham still "hurts"."It's an opportunity to put a few things right from that game, which was shocking," hooker George told BBC Sport before Sunday's…
South Africa flag will fly at World Cups after an appeal is submitted over anti-doping deadline
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Wednesday, 11 October 2023 04:13
South Africa's flag will fly proudly at Sunday's highly anticipated Rugby World Cup quarter-final between hosts France and the Springboks as well as at the Cricket World Cup in India, following representations by the SA Institute for Drug-Free Sports (Saids) to the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada).South Africa's national teams faced the embarrassing prospect of not having their national flag flown…
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