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Six Nations: Ireland's Bundee Aki on the benefits of a loud on-field persona
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Tuesday, 20 October 2020 07:23
Ireland's Bundee Aki believes his vocal on-field persona is now more necessary than ever, given the lack of supporters inside stadiums.Since rugby returned in late August, centre Aki's constant communication has become a notable feature of games being played behind closed doors."If you ask anybody in a team that I've been with, I'm a loud person," he said."I get on…
England v Barbarians: Ollie Lawrence may get Test chance - Eddie Jones
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Tuesday, 20 October 2020 06:54
Uncapped Worcester centre Ollie Lawrence can provide the "power" needed at Test level, says England head coach Eddie Jones. Lawrence, 21, is part of a 32-man squad and is in contention to make a first appearance for his country against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Sunday (14:00 GMT kick-off)."He's got a great attitude and he knows what he has to…
Finn Russell: Scotland to benefit from 'best 10 in France' - Johnnie Beattie
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Tuesday, 20 October 2020 00:25
Johnnie Beattie makes a booming proclamation about the brilliance of Finn Russell and where the Scotland fly-half's game is right now.Beattie, the recently retired back row, spent eight years in France, where Russell is bossing the Top 14 with the swaggering Parisians of Racing 92.He reckons Russell is the finest pivot the French game has seen in a decade -…
England v Barbarians: Piers Francis could return after coronavirus recovery
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Tuesday, 20 October 2020 03:01
Northampton centre Piers Francis has returned to the England squad after recovering from coronavirus. Bath's rookie centre Tom de Glanville has been left out of the latest 32-man group after being involved last week. Uncapped Worcester centre Ollie Lawrence remains in contention to face the Barbarians in Sunday's match at Twickenham.Other uncapped players pushing for selection are forwards Alex Dombrandt,…
Women's 2021 Rugby World Cup: England among top seeds
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Tuesday, 20 October 2020 00:43
England, Canada and hosts New Zealand have been confirmed as top seeds for the women's 2021 Rugby World Cup.Governing body World Rugby based the seedings on rankings from 1 January because coronavirus restrictions have prevented southern hemisphere teams from playing this year.Wales have been seeded third alongside South Africa and the top-ranked European qualifier.The draw for the 12-team tournament takes…
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