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Owen Farrell in England squad: 'I struggle to see where he fits,' says Matt Dawson
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Tuesday, 18 January 2022 07:42
Owen Farrell's inclusion in England's Six Nations squad - despite his not having played any rugby in more than two months - is "strange", says 2003 World Cup winner Matt Dawson.The 30-year-old is set to make his comeback for club side Saracens against London Irish on Sunday."I still struggle to see where Farrell fits," Dawson told BBC Sport."He hasn't played…
Six Nations: Hopes rise for full houses in Dublin with Irish government set to lift restrictions
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Tuesday, 18 January 2022 09:16
The Irish government has said Covid-19 restrictions are likely to be lifted "very soon", boosting hopes of Six Nations full houses in Dublin.Ireland face Wales in their Six Nations opener at Aviva Stadium on 5 February but current Irish Covid rules mean maximum outdoor attendances of 5,000.Irish public health body NPHET is set to make a recommendation to the government…
Olly Robinson: Leicester Tigers sign Cardiff back-rower on loan until end of season
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Tuesday, 18 January 2022 06:22
Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers have signed back-rower Olly Robinson on loan from Cardiff for the rest of the season. The 30-year-old flanker played in the Premiership for Bristol before joining Pro14 outfit Cardiff in 2017. He is the son of former England and Scotland head coach Andy Robinson. "With the Six Nations seeing members of our squad away for two…
Alex Cuthbert: Ospreys' Wales wing cited for sin-bin tackle against Racing 92
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Tuesday, 18 January 2022 04:49
Wales could be without wing Alex Cuthbert for the Six Nations start after he was cited for a high tackle that saw him sin-binned for Ospreys in their Heineken Champions Cup defeat by Racing 92 last Saturday.The 31-year-old was yellow-carded for the challenge on hooker Teddy Baubigny in the 25-10 loss.A disciplinary hearing on Thursday, 20 January will determine Cuthbert's…
Dan Biggar: Wales name Lions fly-half as captain for 2022 Six Nations
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Tuesday, 18 January 2022 03:30
Wales have named British and Irish Lions fly-half Dan Biggar as captain for the Six Nations.As permanent skipper Alun Wyn Jones is injured, Biggar will lead his country for the first time, with lock Adam Beard vice-captain.Centre Jonathan Davies and flanker Ellis Jenkins, who have captained Wales in the past, are also in the squad.Ospreys hooker Dewi Lake and flanker…
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