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Post by bluetornados on Sept 14, 2023 15:40:01 GMT
Rugby World Cup: Stuart McInally replaces Dave Cherry in Scotland's squad after hotel stairs injury..
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Stuart McInally, left, will replace Dave Cherry as Scotland prepare to face Tonga in their next Rugby World cup matchDave Cherry is out of Scotland's World Cup squad with a concussion suffered after slipping on hotel stairs. Stuart McInally will replace hooker Cherry, 32, who sustained the head injury during "an accident in the team hotel" earlier this week. Edinburgh team-mate McInally, 33, had been on standby after Ewan Ashman sustained a concussion of his own. Ashman is, however, expected to be available for the Scots' second Pool B match against Tonga on 24th September. "I'm hugely disappointed to be leaving the squad with concussion," said Cherry. "I've loved my time in camp over the summer and gaining my first World Cup cap on Sunday against South Africa. "I want to wish the team all the best for the remainder of the competition."
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 14, 2023 21:39:07 GMT
France 2023: Rugby World Cup Result..
Thursday 14th September
Pool A: France 27 Uruguay 12ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/1440/cpsprodpb/148B5/production/_131094148_gettyimages-1681059199.jpgA much-changed France side overcame Uruguay in Lille to maintain their winning start at their home World Cup. The hosts, who made 12 changes to the side who beat New Zealand on the opening night, took the lead with a Melvyn Jaminet penalty. Uruguay hit back through a Nicolas Freitas try before Antoine Hastoy crossed for France. Baltazar Amaya threatened a Uruguay comeback but Peato Mauvaka and Louis Bielle-Biarrey sealed the win. Victory moved France a step closer to the quarter-finals as Uruguay began their campaign with their best result against a tier one nation at the World Cup. Les Blues resume their tour of the country against Namibia in Marseille in their next Pool A match on 21st September, while the South Americans face Italy in Nice the night before. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/4361/production/_131094271_gettyimages-1681095612.jpgWing Louis Bielle-Biarrey, 20, became the youngest Frenchman to score a try at the World Cup
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France: Jaminet; Bielle-Biarrey, Vincent, Moefana, Villiere; Hastoy, Lucu; Gros, Bourgarit, Aldegheri, Woki, Taofifenua, Boudehent, Macalou, Jelonch (capt). Replacements: Mauvaka, Wardi, Falatea, Chalureau, Flament, Cros, Couilloud, Ramos. Uruguay: Amaya; Basso, Inciarte, Vilaseca (capt), Freitas; Etcheverry, Arata; Sanguinetti, Pujadas, Peculo, Aliaga, Leindekar, Ardao, Civetta, Diana. Replacements: Gattas, Benitez, Piussi, Dotti, Bianchi, Deus, Ormaechea, Berchesi. Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 14, 2023 21:45:31 GMT
France 2023: Rugby World Cup Fixture.....(LIVE ON ITV 4)
Friday, 15th September
Pool A: New Zealand v Namibia - Stadium de Toulouse - KO 8pm
New Zealand v Namibia: Foster calls All Blacks match 'vital' after France loss
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Ian Foster has been the head coach of New Zealand since 2019Head coach Ian Foster says New Zealand's Pool A match with Namibia on Friday is "vital" for his side "to grow" after they lost to France in their World Cup opener. The three-time winners were beaten 27-13 by the hosts in Paris on Friday. It was their first pool-stage defeat at a World Cup, ending a 31-match winning record. "[The Namibia match] is a key game for us to get right and we've selected accordingly," added Foster. "We are expecting a very tough Namibian side to test us on Friday. While we were disappointed with the result in the first round, it hasn't moved our focus from what we need to do to in our pool games. "This game is vital for us to grow and we can't wait to get to Toulouse and test ourselves."
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 15, 2023 14:54:14 GMT
Romain Taofifenua: France lock avoids red card for dangerous tackle..
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The bunker decided Romain Taofifenua had mitigation over his high tackle on Santiago Arata because of the involvement of teammate Sekou MacalouFrance's Romain Taofifenua avoided a red card for a high tackle on Thursday, raising more questions about inconsistent decisions from officials at the Rugby World Cup. Lock Taofifenua was sent to the sin-bin for a no-arms tackle on Uruguay scrum-half Santiago Arata in the first half of France's Pool A win over Uruguay. But his yellow card was not upgraded to a red by the bunker review system. Sekou Macalou's involvement in the tackle proved to be a mitigation. Taofifenua, 33, is the third player this tournament to be sent to the bin before a review by the new bunker system has then considered whether to hand out any further punishment. England's Tom Curry was the first and his head-to-head contact in a tackle with Argentina's Juan Cruz Mallia was deemed enough for it to be upgraded to a red card. It means Curry will miss England's next two matches in Pool D against Japan and Chile. Since Curry's sending off, Chile captain Martin Sigren received only a yellow against Japan and South Africa centre Jesse Kriel remained on the field without even a review against Scotland for similar-looking offences. There were also concerns over Wales fly-half Dan Biggar's upright hit which appeared to make contact with the head of Fiji centre Semi Radradra. 'Unbelievable that he is still on the field'
Here is some of the reaction to Taofifenua's tackle on social media:Jared Wright: I don't think they will need 8 minutes to decide this one. Always dangerous and reckless. Easy red card. Silly from Romain Taofifenua. Joe Naughton: Ah come on, how is that not a red card for Romain Taofifenua, World Cup haven't got a fog sometimes. How the mitigation was sufficient is laughable. Regine Edimo: I give it up to rugby! I love Romain Taofifenua, but it should be a red card! What an embarrassment from refs and TMOs… Ross Barnett: Think this will be upgraded, don't see any mitigation as there's no wrap from Romain Taofifenua Peter Brook: That Romain Taofifenua mistackle is the most nailed on red card I've ever seen. Unbelievable that he is still on the field. PG: Romain Taofifenua can consider himself very fortunate to still be on the field. Wrong call by the bunker system. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/8ADD/production/_131094553_gettyimages-1681020767.jpgWhat is the bunker review system?The bunker review system was introduced at senior level during rugby's Summer Nations Series, after World Rugby had used it at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in July. If, after two video replays, the on-field referee is unable to decide if an incident deserves a red card, they have the option to show a yellow card. That then gives a television match official (TMO) the chance to have a detailed look at the incident in more detail, with all angles available. The "foul play review officer" (FPRO), situated within the TMO bunker, will have up to eight minutes to review the incident and communicate the decision to the in-play officiating team. The yellow card can then be upgraded to a red card with the player not returning to the field of play. This helps to avoid players being wrongly shown a red card, as England's Freddie Steward was in the Six Nations in March. Analysis
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Despite the clear head contact, the bunker official has deemed the change in height of the ball-carrier, forced by the first tackler, was enough mitigation for Taofifenua to avoid a red card. However there are two questions that arise from this. Firstly, was there actually a significant enough change in height, and - even more relevantly - was Taofifenua entitled to mitigation in the first place? In the World Rugby head contact process flow chart, updated in March this year, there is a section that says "mitigation will not apply for intentional or always-illegal acts of foul play". With Taofifenua's left arm bent and not appearing to wrap, this could have applied here. For example, in Owen Farrell's second hearing recently, the panel judged his tucked arm negated any mitigation and therefore the England captain was banned. However, guidance from World Rugby on Friday morning said the bunker official determined the arm was not tucked or pressed against Taofifenua's side, hence the tackle was not "always illegal". Therefore mitigation can apply. While supporters cry out for consistency, there will always be a degree of subjectivity given how no two incidents are the same. But what is abundantly clear is that there needs to be way better communication about how the bunker official comes to their decision, in order to help a confused audience.
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 16, 2023 7:30:56 GMT
New Zealand 71-3 Namibia: All Blacks run in 11 tries but Ethan de Groot sent off..By Joe Rindl, BBC Sport.
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Damien McKenzie top-scored with 26 points in ToulouseNew Zealand stormed to their 50th win at the Rugby World Cup, running in 11 tries to thrash Namibia, but lost Ethan de Groot to a late red card for a dangerous collision. De Groot was given a yellow card for a high tackle on Adriaan Booysen inside the final 10 minutes with a 'bunker' review upgrading it to a red. The All Blacks had recorded a bonus-point fourth try inside 25 minutes. They led 38-3 at half-time as Damien McKenzie and Cam Roigard crossed twice. English referee Luke Pearce had initially given prop De Groot a yellow card after his shoulder caught the head of replacement Booysen in a lazy tackle. But with no mitigation, his call was soon upgraded. "We will have a look at it - there was a lot of shoulder on shoulder in that contact," New Zealand head coach Ian Foster told BBC Radio 5 Live. "We will compare it to something that happened yesterday and see what comes from it." On Thursday, France's Romain Taofifenua avoided a red card for a high tackle, raising more questions about inconsistent decisions from officials at the Rugby World Cup. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/AADC/production/_131104734_73737f9a4d7f2a3c39e8f8625fbc29585c9c1174.jpgEthan de Groot is the first New Zealand player to see red during a World Cup matchBrave Namibia's night clouded by Malan injury
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Le Roux Malan left the field with a serious looking knee injury in the first halfThe African side are likely to play the rest of the tournament without centre Le Roux Malan, who was carried off in the first half with a serious ankle injury. Play was stopped for seven minutes before Malan left the field to applause from both sets of players and supporters inside Stadium de Toulouse. New Zealand: B Barrett; Clarke, Leinert-Brown, Havili, Fainga'anuku; McKenzie, Roigard; Tuungafasi, Taukei'aho, Laulala, Retallick, Whitelock, Jacobson, Papali'i, Savea (capt). Replacements: Coles, De Groot, Newell, S Barrett, Vaa'i, Smith, Mo'unga, Ioane. Namibia: Loubser; Mouton, Deysel (capt), Malan, Rossouw; Swanepoel, Stevens; Benade, Van Jaarsveld, Coetzee, Retief, Uanivi, Conradie, Gaoseb, Hardwick. Replacements: Van der Westhuizen, Sethie, Shifuka, Van Lill, Booysen, Katjijeko, Theron, Greyling. Referee: Luke Pearce (England) ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/F8FC/production/_131104736_-367ff911-d03f-4b19-92a6-a3126be1d118.png
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 16, 2023 7:41:14 GMT
France 2023: Rugby World Cup Fixtures - ALL GAMES ARE LIVE ON ITV
Saturday 16th September
Pool D: Samoa v Chile - 2pm - LIVE ON ITV 4
Pool C: Wales v Portugal - 4.45pm - LIVE ON ITV 1
Pool B: Ireland v Tonga - 8pm - LIVE ON ITV 1
Sunday 17th September
Pool B: South Africa v Romania - 2pm - LIVE ON ITV 1
Pool C: Australia v Fiji - 4.45pm - LIVE ON ITV 1
Pool D: ENGLAND v Japan - 8pm - LIVE ON ITV 1
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 16, 2023 7:50:18 GMT
Rugby World Cup: England coach Steve Borthwick queries World Rugby high-hits approach..By Mike Henson, BBC Sport in Nice.
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Owen Farrell was initially shown a yellow card by referee Nika Amashukeli which was reviewed and escalated to a red by the foul play review official.England coach Steve Borthwick has queried the consistency of World Rugby's approach to high tackles after a series of controversial incidents at the World Cup. Borthwick has suggested that rugby union's world governing body has been less publicly vocal regarding high tackles at the tournament than it was over the incident that landed England captain Owen Farrell with a four-match ban. France's Romain Taofifenua, New Zealand's Ethan de Groot, Chile's Martin Sigren and South Africa's Jesse Kriel have all been involved in incidents at the World Cup that have stoked the debate around high tackling. Farrell, meanwhile, has yet to feature at the tournament, after World Rugby intervened to appeal successfully against a disciplinary panel decision to rescind his red card in a warm-up match against Wales on 12 August. "I have noted the large amount of commentary from different sources about what appears to be a lack of consistency and a lack of transparency around the decision-making process," said Borthwick. "It is obviously not my role to comment on that - that is World Rugby. "I also note there was a tremendous amount of comment from World Rugby about Owen Farrell over a couple of weeks during our preparation for this tournament, a situation that went on and on, and there were lots of comments from World Rugby. "I note there have not been very many comments from World Rugby - I'm told - in the last week or so." Farrell was sent off against Wales for a shoulder to the head of flanker Taine Basham - but a disciplinary panel overturned the decision, citing a late change in the dynamic around the tackle. World Rugby then took the unusual step of appealing against that decision, and a second independent panel sided with the game's governing body, saying clearing Farrell was "manifestly wrong" and ruling him out for four games, including England's Rugby World Cup meetings with Argentina and Japan. With George Ford at 10 in Farrell's absence, England battled to victory over Argentina last Saturday, but World Rugby's apparent light-touch handling of a series of similar high-tackle calls by officials has sparked debate. France second row Taofifenua came under the microscope on Thursday evening, escaping with a yellow card for a high tackle against Uruguay. That was despite questions over whether there sufficient mitigating factors to avoid a red card, and whether mitigation should even have been applicable at all. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/C24C/production/_131104794_curry_getty.jpgTom Curry's clash of heads with Argentina full-back Juan Cruz Mallia reduced England to 14 men from the third minute of their win over ArgentinaOfficials are obliged to send off players who hit high without making a legitimate attempt at a tackle. Farrell was ultimately decided to be ineligible for any mitigation given he led with the shoulder making no attempt to 'wrap' his arms around Basham. The cases of New Zealand's De Groot, who was shown red against Namibia, Chile's Sigren, who was given a yellow card against Japan, and South Africa's Kriel, whose tackle on Scotland's Jack Dempsey went unpunished and uncited, have also prompted scrutiny. England have picked up four red cards in their past six games, although one of those - Freddie Steward's dismissal against Ireland - was later rescinded. Borthwick insists his team's recent streak of red cards are isolated incidents, rather than an indication of a lack of discipline. "If you are talking about discipline we gave seven penalties away last week [against Argentina], so this is a disciplined team," he said. "What we have had are incidents that have meant cards have been issued against our team and we want 15 players on the pitch. That is very important." Borthwick hailed England's fans in Marseille saying their support helped his team overcome their latest brush with officialdom when Tom Curry was shown a third-minute red card against Argentina. "They recognised that void, stepped into it and became our 15th player. I thought they were absolutely incredible," he said. "I have been privileged to be involved in this team, in one way of another and with a couple of times away, since 2000. And that was as good as I have ever heard the English support." One of former captain Borthwick's stints away from the England set-up was as Japan's forwards coach between 2012 and 2015. "I have a very strong link with Japan," he said. "I was very privileged to live in Tokyo for a couple of years. Japan is special place, and Japan team are a very special team. We know we are going to have defend exceptionally well, the ball movement of the Japan team is exceptional and they test you in ways that most other teams don't." ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/1106C/production/_131104796_brothwick_japan.jpgBorthwick was part of the Japan coaching staff that masterminded the Brave Blossoms famous upset of South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cupichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/BB30/production/_131102974_borthwick_getty.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 16, 2023 18:40:55 GMT
France 2023: Rugby World Cup ResultsSaturday 16th SeptemberPool D: Samoa 43 Chile 10 - Samoa begin Rugby World Cup with bonus-point winichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/129F8/production/_131108267_f57e7a97cfe16054e7c4d32b702b1f149fa6c6e6.jpgSamoa fly-half Christian Leali'ifano was Australia's top points scorer at the 2019 World Cupichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/BF54/production/_131108984_gettyimages-1684770344-1.jpgLine-ups
Samoa: Paia'aua; Toala, Seuteni, Manu, Ah-Wong; Leali'ifano, Taumateine; Ja Lay, Lam, M Alaalatoa (capt), Vui, McFarland, Agaese Seu, Lee, Luatua. Replacements: Malolo, Jo Lay, Alo-Emile, Slade, Taufua, Enari, Sopoaga, Fidow. Chile: Ayarza; Videla, Saavedra, Garafulic, Larenas; Fernandez, Torrealba; Carrasco, Dussaillant, Dittus, Huete, Pedrero, Sigren (capt), Saavedra, Martinez. Replacements: Escobar, Lues, Inostroza, Eissmann, Escobar, Silva, Videla, Casas. Pool C: Wales 28 Portugal 8 - Warren Gatland's side struggle to World Cup win against impressive Portugalichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/12D86/production/_131109177_cdf_160923_cf_wales_v_portugal_056.jpgLouis Rees-Zammit has played in two World Cup games and scored in each of themichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/F988/production/_131108836_cdf_160923_cf_wales_v_portugal_066.jpgJohnny Williams was making his first World Cup appearance for WalesLine-upsWales: L Halfpenny; Rees-Zammit, Grady, J Williams, Dyer; Anscombe, T Williams; Smith, Lake (capt), D Lewis, Tshiunza, Jenkins, Lydiate, Reffell, Faletau. Replacements: Elias, Domachowski, Francis, Beard, Basham, G Davies, Costelow, Adams. Sin-bin: J Williams 25 Portugal: Guedes; Pinto, Lima, Appleton (capt), Marta; Portela, Marques; Fernandes, Tadjer, Alves, Bello, Cerqueira, Granate, Martins, Simoes. Replacements: Costa, Campergue, Ferreira, Freitas, Wallis, Lucas, Moura, Storti. Red card: Pinto 77 Referee: Karl Dickson
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 16, 2023 18:50:15 GMT
Pool B: Ireland v Tonga - 8pm - LIVE ON ITV 1
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THE TEAMSIreland: Keenan; Hansen, Ringrose, Aki, Lowe; Sexton (capt), Murray; Porter, Kelleher, Furlong, Beirne, Ryan, O'Mahony, Van der Flier, Doris. Replacements: Herring, Kilcoyne, Bealham, Henderson, Baird, Casey, Byrne, Henshaw. Tonga: Piutau; Taumoepeau, Fekitoa, Ahki, Kata; Havili, Pulu; Fisi'ihoi, Ngauamo, Tameifuna (capt); Lousi, Fifita; Halaifonua, Talitui, Fifita Replacements: Moli, Koloamatangi, Apikotoa, Paea, Funaki, Vailanu, Takulula, Inisi. ichef.bbci.co.uk/live-experience/cps/624/cpsprodpb/vivo/live/images/2023/9/16/eafa022c-adf7-4072-bce4-01a9a6d9ce4e.jpgireland fans outside the Stade de la Beaujoire
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Ireland intend to give veteran captain Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage during the Rugby World Cup
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 17, 2023 11:11:36 GMT
Pool B: Ireland 59 Tonga 16Two bonus-point wins, a rejuvenated Johnny Sexton breaking records and 20 tries in the bag. The World Cup is going as scripted for Ireland. There was to be no repeat of Shizuoka in Nantes. Four years ago, Ireland began their World Cup campaign with a convincing win over Scotland, only to fall to a shock defeat by hosts Japan in the second game. They were better prepared this time. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, who was defence coach under Joe Schmidt for that loss in Japan, had dismissed questions about any lingering scars of Shizuoka in the build-up to Saturday's Pool B win over Tonga in Nantes. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/B799/production/_131110074_inpho_02334173.jpgAndy Farrell has guided Ireland to 15 straight wins before next week's crunch Pool B game against three-time world champions South AfricaNaturally, even if they would not admit it, it would have been in the back of Irish minds after seeing off Romania in emphatic fashion, knowing that a slip-up against Tonga would incite panic before a couple of daunting Paris assignments against South Africa and Scotland. Farrell took no chances. Retaining Sexton in a strong line-up that showed both Irish respect to Tonga and the desire to experience a bruising physical encounter before renewing hostilities with the Springboks, Farrell opted for momentum over rotation. And while Tonga caused the world's number one side a few headaches, Ireland were never really in danger of experiencing a repeat of that humbling night in Japan. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/814D/production/_131110133_inpho_02334383.jpgBundee Aki scored two tries as Ireland stormed to a bonus-point win over Tonga in NantesWith eight tries and an Irish scoring record for captain Sexton, who surpassed Ronan O'Gara to become his country's record points scorer, Ireland ultimately had too much for the Pacific Islanders. Sexton attracted more plaudits, Bundee Aki continued his excellent form with another two tries, and after a fair bit of attention, the line-out functioned smoothly. Farrell said after the game that Ireland "aren't really into ticking boxes" but they have hit a lot of their targets so far. Farrell also praised captain Johnny Sexton, who became Ireland's all-time points scorer with a try-scoring performance against Tonga, in which he scored 16 points before being substituted at half-time. "He deserved to have it like that," Farrell added on the try that helped Sexton surpass his fly-half predecessor Ronan O'Gara's 1083 points for Ireland. "The points, he would say that is his job to kick the goals for Ireland and score some tries now and again, but that doesn't make him. "What makes him is how he leads his men every single week, and how he is selfless in how he gets his team ready to play. "That is what he will be remembered for." ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/15F22/production/_131109898_gettyimages-1669724888.jpgJohnny Sexton looked thrilled as he surpassed fly-half predecessor Ronan O'Gara as Ireland's record points scorer
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 17, 2023 11:13:10 GMT
France 2023: Rugby World Cup Fixtures..
Sunday 17th September
Pool B: South Africa v Romania - 2pm - LIVE ON ITV 1
Pool C: Australia v Fiji - 4.45pm - LIVE ON ITV 1
Pool D: ENGLAND v Japan - 8pm - LIVE ON ITV 1
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 18, 2023 4:45:13 GMT
France 2023: Rugby World Cup Result
Sunday 17th September
Pool C: Australia 15 Fiji 22
Australia 15-22 Fiji: Flying Fijians beat the Wallabies for the first time at Rugby World Cup..By Joe Rindl, BBC Sport.
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Winger Josua Tuisova plays for Racing 92 in France's Top 14Fiji beat Australia for just the third time in their history as they blew Pool C wide open with a thrilling win at the Rugby World Cup. Fine kicking from Simione Kuruvoli put Fiji 12-8 up at half-time before Josua Tuisova crossed after the restart. Lalakai Foketi went over late on to cut the deficit to 22-15 but Eddie Jones' side could not mount a comeback. Fiji's first-ever World Cup win over the Wallabies moves them above their opponents into second in Pool C. The pair are locked together on six points after two matches with Fiji ahead thanks to their head-to-head record. "I'm emotionally drained at the moment," said Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui after full-time. "It was a great contest. It kept us guessing until the end. We pushed the boys to the limits and they've never once complained. "I think there will be a few boys sore but I'm super proud." LINE UPS
Australia: Donaldson; Nawaqanitawase, Petaia, Kerevi, Koroibete; Gordon, White; Bell, Porecki (capt), Slipper, Frost, Arnold, Hooper, McReight, Valetini. Replacements: Uelese, Schoupp, Nonggorr, Philip, Leota, Fines-Leleiwasa, Foketi, Vunivalu. Fiji: Droasese; Wainiqolo, Nayacalevu (capt), Tuisova, Radradra; Tela, Kuruvoli; Mawi, Matavesi, Tagi, Nasilasila, Cirikidaveta, Tagitagivalu, Botia, Mata. Replacements: Ikanivere, Ravai, Doge, Mayanavanua, Tuisue, Lomani, Botitu, Habosi. Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland) HOW IT STANDSichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/1112B/production/_131113996_-e3bae68f-1f88-471e-87ac-da1d112c48ba.png
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 18, 2023 4:51:30 GMT
France 2023: Rugby World Cup Result
Sunday 17th September
Pool D: ENGLAND 34 Japan 12
England run in four tries to beat Brave Blossoms..By Mike Henson, BBC Sport at Nice Stadium.
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Ben Earl lead England's stats in both tackles and metres madeEngland edged closer to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but did little to impress in a scrappy 34-12 win over Japan in Nice. Lewis Ludlam forced his way over from close range for the only try of a first half littered with England errors. Rikiya Matsuda's boot had Japan within a point at 13-12 early in the second half before a fortuitous try from captain Courtney Lawes, after the ball had bounced off the head of Joe Marler, gave England some breathing space. Freddie Steward collected a cross-kick to dot down deftly and end any hopes Japan had of another Rugby World Cup upset to follow their famous scalping of South Africa in 2015, before Joe Marchant dived over in the final play of the match. But it was neither a scoreline nor a performance to worry any of the tournament's main contenders. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/F76D/production/_131114336_england_japan.jpgJoe Marchant crossed in the final play of the game to give England a four-try bonus point
What they said
England head coach Steve Borthwick: "I'm really pleased for the players and for the supporters here tonight. We have a fantastic traveling support, who spend a lot of money to watch this team. Tonight was tough but we have a good bonus point and we are pleased by that." England captain Courtney Lawes: "Full credit to Japan - we knew they would put up a fight. The ball was so greasy but we did well to come away with five points so I can't ask for much more." Regarding his try: "That was a decent header from Joe Marler. Sometimes the luck falls in your favour so I will take it." England fly-half George Ford: "It was probably not the prettiest watching it. It's really hard to play with the ball in these conditions. These late kick-offs, the balls are dead greasy but we got there in the end." Japan head coach Jamie Joseph: "I'm incredibly proud of the guys in terms of how they tried to execute our plan. There were parts of the game that surprised England in terms of the kicking game, we put them under a lot of pressure and created opportunities for us. "What we learned from that is the opportunities we created, we didn't take them. We made too many mistakes. It's disappointing for us, the boys put a lot of emotional effort into this week. LINE UPS
England: Steward; May, Marchant, Tuilagi, Daly; Ford, Mitchell; Marler, George, Sinckler, Itoje, Chessum, Lawes (capt), Earl, Ludlam. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/480/cpsprodpb/16C9D/production/_131114339_earl_getty.jpgReplacements: Smith for Steward (69), Lawrence for Tuilagi (69), Youngs for Mitchell (60), Genge for Marler (60), Dan for George (75), Stuart for Sinckler (51), Vunipola for Ludlam (51), Martin for Lawes (64). Japan: Masirewa; Matsushima, Osada, Nakamura, Naikabula; Matsuda, Nagare; Inagaki, Horie, Gu, Cornelsen, Fakatava, Leitch, Labuschagne, Himeno (capt) Replacements: Lemeki for Masirewa (7), Riley for Naikabula (51), Saito for Nagare (65), Millar for Inagaki (50), Sakate for Horie (62), Ai Valu for Gu (41), Dearns for Fakatava (62), Shimokawa for Labuschagne (75). HOW IT STANDSichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/11AF9/production/_131114427_-32b869b4-3c8a-44d5-adbd-94677fe90c07.png
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 19, 2023 19:58:00 GMT
France 2023: Rugby World Cup Fixtures..
Wednesday 20th September
Pool A: Italy v Uruguay (Stade de Nice) - 4.45pm
Thursday 21st September
Pool A: France v Namibia (Stade de Marseille) - 8pm
Friday 22nd September
Pool D: Argentina v Samoa (Stade Geoffroy-Guichard) - 4.45pm
Saturday 23rd September
Pool C: Georgia v Portugal (Stadium de Toulouse) - 1pm
Pool D: ENGLAND v Chile (Stade Pierre-Mauroy) - 4.45pm
Pool B: South Africa v IRELAND (Stade de France) - 8pm
Sunday 24th September
Pool B: SCOTLAND v Tonga (Stade de Nice) - 4.45pm
Pool C: WALES v Australia (OL Stadium) - 8pm
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 20, 2023 21:53:35 GMT
Italy 38-17 Uruguay: Second-half fightback secures Rugby World Cup win..By Phil Cartwright, BBC Sport.
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Monty Ioane's try was Italy's third of the match and put them into the lead, having trailed 7-17 at half-timeItaly produced a stirring second-half comeback to beat Uruguay in Nice and go top of Pool A at the Rugby World Cup. After Lorenzo Pani went over for Italy, Uruguay profited from two Italian yellow cards to lead 17-7 at half-time. The momentum swung when Uruguay captain Andres Vilaseca was sent to the sin bin, after which Italy ran in three quick scores to earn a bonus point. Michele Lamaro, Monty Ioane, Lorenzo Cannone and Juan Ignacio Brex all crossed after the break. Italy and hosts France both have two wins from two in the group, although Italy are in top spot by virtue of the two bonus points taken from their matches. France play minnows Namibia in their third pool game on Thursday, while Italy are next in action against third-placed New Zealand on 29th September. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/976/cpsprodpb/1607A/production/_131143209_poolatable.jpg
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 20, 2023 21:55:51 GMT
England v Chile: Jack Willis 'prepared and ready' for Rugby World Cup debut if selected..
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Jack Willis (right) was a regular under Steve Borthwick during the Six Nations but has not yet featured for England at the Rugby World CupFlanker Jack Willis has said he must be "prepared and ready" if selected for his first Rugby World Cup appearance against Chile in Lille on Saturday. Willis, who started four games in this year's Six Nations, did not feature in England's opening two pool victories against Argentina and Japan. Head coach Steve Borthwick will name his team to face Chile on Thursday. "It is disappointing when you are not involved in the first couple of games," said Willis, 26. "I have to make sure when that opportunity comes I am prepared and ready for it. "We have been working hard - the lads behind the scenes that are not involved - to be ready for when the call comes."
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 21, 2023 17:11:25 GMT
England v Chile: Rugby World Cup - Marcus Smith starts at full-back as Owen Farrell returns..By Mike Henson, BBC Sport in Lille.
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Marcus Smith's involvement at the Rugby World Cup has been limited to appearances off the bench in the 75th and 69th minute of wins against Argentina and JapanMarcus Smith starts at full-back and captain Owen Farrell returns at 10 in an experimental, much-changed England side to face Chile on Saturday. Smith impressed in the position after coming off the bench in recent weeks, including in the Pool D win over Japan. Farrell appears for the first time at France 2023 after a four-match ban. George Ford is named as a replacement. Ollie Lawrence, Henry Arundell and Max Malins also come in, with Billy Vunipola and Jack Willis in the pack. Lawrence, named the Premiership's player of the year in May after five tries in 12 appearances for Bath, is paired in midfield with Elliot Daly, who is one of only three players retained from the starting line-up that beat Japan. THE TEAMS
England: Smith; Arundell, Daly, Lawrence, Malins; Farrell, Care; Rodd, Dan, Sinckler, Ribbans, Martin, Ludlam, Willis, Vunipola. Replacements: Walker, Marler, Stuart, Chessum, Earl, Youngs, Ford, Marchant Chile: Urroz; Game, D Saavedra, Garafulic, Velarde; Fernandez, B Videla; Lues, Bohme, Dittus, C Saavedra, Eissmann, Sigren (c), Silva, Escobar. Replacements: Dussaillant, Lastra, Gurruchaga, Huete, Orchard, Martinez, Carvallo, Ayarza ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/976/cpsprodpb/15E2/production/_131220650_farrell_getty.jpgOwen Farrell returns v Chile on saturdayVictory against Chile would put England on the brink of qualification after wins over Argentina and Japan. "One of the many great things about the Rugby World Cup is that the tournament provides an excellent opportunity to play against teams that we rarely have a chance to see," said head coach Steve Borthwick before the teams' first meeting. "It is for that reason that we are particularly looking forward to testing ourselves against Chile on Saturday." His side conclude their Pool D campaign against Samoa in a fortnight's time before a potential quarter-final against Wales, Australia or Fiji. With England expected to comfortably beat Chile, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, the performance of individual players, rather than the contest's outcome, may become the main point of interest as the match goes on.
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 21, 2023 17:16:26 GMT
Wales v Australia: Centre Nick Tompkins braced for Wallabies backlash in World Cup match..
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Wales centre Nick Tompkins has played 29 internationalsCentre Nick Tompkins says Wales have no thoughts of the World Cup knockout stages as they prepare for the crucial Pool C game against Australia in Lyon on Sunday. Wales know a win against the Wallabies will secure a quarter-final spot. "This is the biggest game of my career coming up and I think everyone feels the same way," said Tompkins. "We can talk about the quarter-finals maybe after the Georgia game, but there is nothing beyond this weekend." "We will not take this team lightly in any way shape or form," Tompkins told BBC Radio Five Live. "It's an Eddie Jones' who can inspire performances from a Japan side to beat South Africa in 2015, from getting England to a World Cup final in 2019. "They are a world-class outfit. They are probably reeling a little bit at the moment but there is going to be an answer and some form of comeback to what has been going on. "They are getting a bit of heat from the media as well so they have no lack of motivation on their side. "We need to be ready from the off but at the same time we can't have too much emotion because when you have just emotion it can cause problems, wear you out and you can make mistakes. "We have to get the right balance." ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/976/cpsprodpb/2354/production/_131144090_-e3bae68f-1f88-471e-87ac-da1d112c48ba.png
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