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Scotland boost their morale for the Rugby World Cup with a victory over Ireland
2007-08-11 22:42:00
Scotland defeated Ireland 31-21 on Saturday in a friendly game, as part of their Rugby World Cup preparation, between two teams still trying out players ahead of the tournament.Indeed, Scotland, which finished last in this year's Six Nations, outscored Ireland by five tries to two at Murrayfield. In a very good night, Center Andrew Henderson touched down three times, completing his hat trick with six minutes to go."I must confess that I've not scored a hat trick since I was at school," Henderson said.Scotland manager Frank Hadden named Chris Paterson at flyhalf for his 75th international appearance and Paterson, who usually plays at fullback or wing, helped orchestrate a 19-6 halftime lead.It's also imnportant to say that Allister Hogg, Henderson and Euan Murray touched down in the first period, with Paterson converting twice.And Ireland's only first-half points came through penalties from Paddy Wallace and Geordan Murphy, but the visitors improved in the second half and fought bac
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Canada wants to enhance their power in the Rugby World Cup
2007-08-10 18:07:00
Looking forward to get a great performance for his team, Canadian coach Ric Suggitt is thinking about one big aid. But there's one problem: it isn't quite legal.In fact, he said "Steroids," before listing a series of more realistic tactics ranging from more international competition to better conditioning.The national squad is in the midst of its final preparations for the World Cup which will begin next month in France.And on Saturday, a Canadian Selects side will take on Portugal in Markham, Ont., then on Aug. 18 the full Canadian team will come together to play the Portuguese team in Ottawa in Canada 's final international test game before the big moment begins.Indeed, Canada will be using a split squad for the first game, as half of the national team will remain in their home base of Vancouver to play a local tournament game.According to official sources, the full 32-man World Cup roster will re-unite for the second game against Portugal and will play the Newfoundland Rock semi-p
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Take a piece of Waikato for good luck in Rugby World Cup
2007-07-09 21:46:00
Adidas and the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) are promoting a campaign called"Of This Earth". That's why Waikato Stadium was dug up yesterday. It sees turf cut from pitches around the country and presented to the All Blacks as part of the support for their Rugby World Cup campaign.In order to wish the best for their team, the initiative was launched yesterday at Waikato Stadium.Hamilton Mayor Bob Simcock, former All Black player and Waikato representative Steve Gordon and two Hamiltonians - winners of competitions to be part of the event - carefully removed the slices of the pitch.In fact, the NZRU and adidas are visiting 25 rugby grounds and taking a small piece of each pitch. As we know, the pieces will be combined to create a gift which the All Blacks will take with them to France in August."This gift will represent the fields every All Black through history has played on," adidas' Craig Waugh assured.It's good to say that Lucia Puanaki and Kallum McPake, winners of two adidas a


Portugal Rugby Team wants to surprise the World
2007-03-27 02:03:00
The Portuguese team is ready to assault France. They complete the 20-strong line-up for the Rugby World Cup and are hoping that their dream of taking on the mighty All Blacks does not turn into a nightmare.As we know, Los Lobos edged out favourites Uruguay in the final playoff in Montevideo to take their place in Pool C alongside the Kiwis, Scotland, Italy and Romania."It's obvious that we are all amateurs - it's just crazy to think that we will be taking on the top teams in the world. It's a dream come true," said lock Goncalo Uva, who plays for Nimes in France."We have been working really hard for the last four years," he told L'Equipe, "and now we must get ourselves properly ready for this World Cup."Indeed, Portugal , who will be the only first-timers at the competition in France from September 7-October 20, will be hoping to avoid the fate of Japan, who were on the wrong end of a record 145-17 hammering facing the All Blacks at Bloemfontein in June 1995.Assistant coach Daniel H
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New Zealand boss to spend millions for the World Cup title
2007-02-01 21:23:00
New Zealand Rugby Union president Chris Moller announced yesterday they would spend "between $2 to $3 million" helping the All Blacks get the crown of the World Cup France 2007.Indeed, breaking the 20-year drought that stretches back to when the All Blacks won the inaugural tournament in New Zealand in 1987, was their first priority.Actually it is the Rugby World Cup that is the topic on every All Blacks fan's lips despite the Super 14 set to kick off tonight with most nervously hoping the All Blacks can carry their sensational form of 2005 and last year through to the final on October 20.As we know, the New Zealand Rugby Union nailed its colours to the World Cup mast last year when it sanctioned coach Graham Henry's request to keep 22 All Blacks out of the first half of the Super 14 for conditioning.TV broadcaster News Ltd threw a fit and fans may yet show their disgust by voting with their feet. Despite that, Moller makes no excuse for trying to leave no stone unturned in the quest
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IRB set the Rugby World Cup Kick-Off times
2007-01-13 01:37:00
In a very good statement, the International Rugby Board (IRB) made public the kick-off times for the 48 matches of Rugby World Cup 2007 to take place in France in September and October.We must mention that host country France will kick-off the seventh Rugby World Cup Tournament against Argentina at the Stade de France Stadium in Paris at 9pm local time on Friday, September 7, and England will begin its defence of the Webb Ellis Cup against the USA in Lens the following day with the match kicking-off at 6pm local time.It's also good to know that New Zealand’s opening Pool C match against Europe 1 qualifier Italy in Marseille on Saturday, September 8 will kick-off at 1.45pm local time, while former double world champion Australia will play its first match against Japan in Lyon on Saturday, September 8 at 3.45pm local time. South Africa’s first Pool C game against Samoa at Parc des Princes, Paris, on Sunday, September 9 will kick-off at 4pm local time.As for the senior European team


Qantas Wallabies begin training camp
2007-01-03 10:05:00
In order to reach a good level for the Rugby World Cup, a 47-man Qantas Wallabies World Cup training squad assembled in Canberra today for the first day of a 3-day camp.In fact, there are only nine months left before the kick off to rugby's showcase event, the Wallaby training squad is in camp at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to undergo many different physical exams and an orientation program ahead of the 2007 season.Included in the Australian team are three players who are making their first appearance in a Wallabies squad, including Reds prop Ben Coutts, Reds flyhalf Berrick Barnes and Brumbies flanker Julian Salvi.We must consider that Qantas Wallabies Coach John Connolly thinks the anticipation for the new rugby season was growing among the players."I can feel that everyone is looking forward the year ahead, with so much rugby to be played between now and the World Cup," said Connolly.Indeed, Connolly admitted that the camp would provide a springboard for the Wallabies'
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All Blacks are strong candidates for the World Cup Title
2006-12-22 01:45:00
After a really prolific 2005, the All Blacks were even better this past season in an increasingly destined march to next year's Rugby World Cup title.Indeed, New Zealand enjoyed 12 wins in 13 Tests, mirroring 2005 with only one loss, but without a Grand Slam tour of the United Kingdom or a series win over the British and Irish Lions to parade.We must keep in mind that the All Blacks handled Ireland at home and Argentina in Buenos Aires with two squads, won an expanded Tri-Nations with two games to spare, and swept another end-of-season European tour, dropping record 40-point wins on France, England and even Wales.So, by year's end, coach Graham Henry had used 46 players, 23 of whom scored tries, underscoring the belief of many who think the All Blacks not only have the best team in the world, but the second-best as well. They finished a third straight year ranked number one, with a record gap on second-ranked France.We must remember that France coach Bernard Laporte warned in Novembe
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Woodward believes that World Cup title was bad for England
2006-12-12 22:57:00
It may sound incredible, but Sir Clive Woodward is convinced that winning the World Cup in 2003 was ‘worst thing ever to happen to the England team’.Writing for a British newspaper, Woodward, who coached England to that victory in Australia, said it set back the side’s development."In fact, everyone said at the time that we won the World Cup because of the system. If we did, then why are we not still the No.1 team in the world, because the system is the same?" Woodward asked.We must notice that he was liberal in his advice to the Rugby Football Union regarding the structures that needed to be implemented to assist the incoming coach."I think that the new coach needs to be given total control over the players, with advice from experts in every field from nutrition and biomechanics and psychology, to welfare and health," he expressed.What's more: Woodward, now director of elite performance with the British Olympic Association, had a further dig at the RFU by saying that the younge


French facilities for Fiji rugby team are fantastic
2006-12-06 18:28:00
Fiji will take part of the 2007 World Cup and their Rugby Union High Performance manager Peter Murphy is really impressed with the facilities provided to the national side by the host, France.Indeed, Murphy went to France in order to inspect the accommodation, training and match venue for the major event. And the facilities were just amazing."I'm very happy with what I have seen in France," Murphy said. "All things are in place ahead of the tournament next year. There are some minor logistics that we need to work on. However, the facilities are simply fantastic."As we know, Fiji coach Wayne Pivac said he was elated with the facilities. "I had chosen the facilities myself last year and we are very happy with it," Pivac expressed."While I have not seen the other teams' camp sites, I think the one we have will be a great one for our campaign."Fiji will be based in Toulouse. They are in Pool B with Australia, Wales and Japan. The Fiji national side will face Japan in its opening fixture
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Winners over history
2006-11-30 22:50:00
These are the winner nations over the history of the Rugby World Cup:1987 (host: Australia and New Zealand)Winner: New ZealandSecond place: France1991 (host: England)Winner: AustraliaSecond place: England1995 (host: South Africa)Winner: South AfricaSecond place: New Zealand1999 (host: Wales)Winner: AustraliaSecond place: France2003 (host: Australia)Winner: EnglandSecond place: Australia
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Ireland can make a great World Cup
2006-11-29 15:15:00
It's really interesting to learn that Ireland is the best-equipped squad to challenge top-ranked New Zealand at next year's Rugby World Cup as former winners England, Australia and South Africa struggle for consistency. At least that's what many players say.Coach Eddie O'Sullivan plotted wins over the Springboks, the Wallabies and the Pacific Islands as Ireland emerged from the November international series as the only unbeaten northern hemisphere nation. Defending world champion England has lost eight of its past nine encounters."I think Ireland are peaking at the right time" England flanker Lewis Moody told reporters after England's 25-14 defeat to South Africa at Twickenham, southwest London, two days ago. "They are playing the best rugby of their lives and they are probably pushing for a spot in the World Cup final."In fact, New Zealand cemented its position as the World Cup favorite with victories over France twice, England and Wales this month. Graham Henry's team won 12 o


Welcome, rugby fans!
2006-11-28 00:37:00
Welcome to all the Rugby fans all over the World. The Rugby World Cup is the most important and exciting rugby competition in the globe. We all know that the event is organized by the sport's governing body, the International Rugby Board (IRB), and is contested by the men's national squads. It's been a pretty while since the inaugural tournament in 1987, and it's a great thing to see how big the cup is today.France 2007 wil host the most expected championship and you will not miss any detail. Here I will inform you with the latest news, pictures, results, videos and more. Just sit and enjoy!


Rugby World Cup Stadiums
2007-08-13 22:43:00
Bordeaux: Stade Chaban-DelmasStade Chaban-Delmas (known as Parc Lescure until 2001) is a football and rugby union stadium in Bordeaux, France. Indeed, it is the home ground of FC Girondins de Bordeaux. It has a capacity of 34,327 places and it was built in 1938. It was completely covered. The stadium also hosted the 1997-98 Heineken Cup final. It hosted two matches of the 1999 Rugby World Cup and will host four matches during the 2007 Rugby World Cup. The place name is a tribute to Bordeaux's former mayor from 1947 to 1995, Jacques Chaban-Delmas.Cardiff: Millennium StadiumThis is the national stadium of Wales, located in the capital Cardiff, and is used primarily for rugby union and football home internationals. At the time of its construction it was the largest stadium in the United Kingdom with a total capacity of 74,500, but has since been overtaken by Old Trafford, Twickenham Stadium and the new Wembley Stadium. The Millennium Stadium is owned by Millennium Stadium plc which is a
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France proved to be a serious candidate
2007-08-27 20:24:00
France proved that the power that helped them win the Six Nations is even bigger, with a 34-7 warm-up win over Wales at the Millennium Stadium here on Sunday to follow two wins over defending world champions England.Indeed, France's only concern was conceding a first try in those three matches when James Hook scored in the first half."It's very good for the confidence just ahead of the World Cup," said centre David Skrela who seized his opportunity in the absence of the injured David Marty in a team showing 11 changes from the side that defeated England 22-9 last week."I think that we showed a lot of desire and determination and the fact that we scored four tries is even more of a positive. We also put into action everything we have worked on in training."Hooker Dimitri Szarzewski believes that France are also reaching their physical peak just at the right time ahead of the marathon World Cup which will be played out on home ground."We said that it was necessary to increase our level
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Cup rookies are gaining experience and supporters
2007-09-18 02:14:00
Imagine that former Wallaby winger David Campese had his way. In that case, the likes of countries like Georgia, Namibia and Portugal wouldn't be at the Rugby World Cup.In fact, before the 20-country tournament got under way in France, Campese championed calls for the number of teams to be cut to 16 to avoid blowout scores that do little for rugby beyond rewriting its record books.Yet the underdogs have shamed their critics by scaring some of the fancied teams and proving they do deserve places at the game's biggest tournament."Everybody who's here has earned the right to be here," New Zealand flanker Jerry Collins admitted. "Who's to say they shouldn't be here? They should get credit for getting this far and we should get behind them. They're only going to get better if they come here."While rookie Portugal, Namibia and Japan have been on the wrong end of thumpings - 13 All Blacks crossed for tries as New Zealand crushed Portugal 108-13, France also scored 13 in an 87-10 beating
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England's Jamie Noon out of the Cup
2007-09-18 02:07:00
Unfortunately for the british team, their outside center Jamie Noon was ruled out of the Rugby World Cup on Sunday with knee ligament damage.According to official sources, the player was carried off as England lost 36-0 to South Africa at the Stade de France on Friday, the team's largest-ever World Cup defeat. A scan confirmed that he has a grade 2 medial strain to his left knee, an injury that typically has a six-week recovery period but doesn't require surgery."He is really disappointed not to be able to take any further part in this tournament," England team doctor Simon Kemp said of Noon.In fact, no decision has yet been taken whether to call for a replacement.Dan Hipkiss, who had been quarantined earlier this week with a mild case of tonsillitis, is fit again and could replace Noon for Saturday's must-win Group A game with Samoa at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.However, there was better news for England on injured flyhalves Jonny Wilkinson and Olly Barkley, plus Jason Rob


Latest Results of the Rugby World Cup
2007-09-08 16:25:00
England's defence of the Rugby World Cup 2007 got off to a disappointing start today as they scraped past minnows USA 28-10 at the Stade Felix Bollaert, Lens.Indeed, in a day when their rivals New Zealand eased past Italy 76-14 and Australia hammered Japan 91-3, England were expected to put a marker down for their chances of defending the Webb Ellis trophy.However, in a lacklustre display, England only managed to score three tries against a USA team which had lost to a Munster second XV in a World Cup warm-up match.The British team failed to create a great deal in the absence of Jonny Wilkinson, and it took them 35 minutes to score the first try as Jason Robinson latched on to a Mike Catt cross-field kick to go over.Olly Barkley scored a second try five minutes later after a good break by wing Josh Lewsey to give a respectable half-time score of 21-3.Things did not get much better for the world champions in the second half and all they managed to muster up was a try from Tom Rees. The


Argentina defeated France in a surprising opening match
2007-09-08 16:12:00
Argentina reached a glorious result in the most important Rugby Tournament. Not since the French humbled the All Blacks in a 1999 semi-final have the global titles seen a more unlikely result, and never has a boilover spread such widespread gloom through a nation staging the event.Indeed, the shockwaves from the Pumas' 17-12 triumph in Paris reverberated well beyond the boundaries of their Pool D grouping, with a chance the best four sides in the world - New Zealand, Australia, France and South Africa - could be clumped in the same side of the draw from the quarter-final stages.But Wallabies coach John Connolly viewed the horror scenario as a distinct possibility.However, last night he quickly dismissed any suggestion the Australians might try to manufacture an easier path to the final by throwing their game against Wales at Millennium Stadium on Saturday night."We just wouldn't do it, no way at all," he admitted. "That's not the mentality of sport."The Argentina got the victory, ho
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Brilliant Opening Ceremony for the most important Rugby Tournament
2007-09-08 16:04:00
The Cup fever has begun, and Paris told the world last night that this World Cup will be the most exciting one. With a tremendous show of colour and movements, the Opening Ceremony was displayed before the opening match between the hosts France and Argentina.Indeed, on a balmy early autumn evening in Paris, the Stade de France was filled with a capacity crowd to see a vividly colourful and frequently bizarre opening ceremony featuring percussionists, dancers, and huge mechanical devices on wheels.Opening with a field full of drummers beating out powerful rhythms on bright red oil drums, the 80,000 crowd, as well as hundreds of millions watching on TV were treated to a fly past by military jets trailing tricolour smoke of red, white and blue in honor of the hosts.And the percussionists were then joined on the playing surface by a troupe of dancers dressed in riotously colourful costumes designed to represent the players of the competing nations.Then on to the field, came actual represen
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England coach named his team for World Cup opener
2007-09-05 08:13:00
According to official sources, England boss Brian Ashton named his squad for the defending champion's Rugby World Cup opener against the United States in Lens on Saturday.Ashton was forced into a late change after Jonny Wilkinson's new injury jinx struck with the flyhalf suffering a twisted ankle in training here Tuesday."Indeed, Jonny Wilkinson twisted his ankle in training this morning and is not available for selection," Ashton expressed."I think he is going for a scan this afternoon to determine the nature and the extent of the injury and until tomorrow there will be no further medical update."Bath's Olly Barkley will inherit the number 10 shirt, with Saracens' Andy Farrell lining up on the bench. And despite Wilkinson's absence Ashton was in bullish mood ahead of the game at Lens' Felix-Bollaert ground."We've picked a XV that we think will do a job against the USA," he stated.In all there were six modifications from the side that lined up to face France in the second of Eng
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2007-09-05 08:01:00
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Fans welcome super-favorite All Blacks
2007-09-03 17:59:00
The All Blacks know that they are the most important favorites to win the trophy, and yesterday afternoon the supporters proved it at the Old Port of Marseille.Indeed, after a weekend break on the island of Corsica, the New Zealand squad received the rugby equivalent of a royal welcome in the shape of not only the Mayor of Marseille, Jean-Claude Gaudin, but also Bernard Lapasset, the president of the French Union and organising committee.A really big crowd had watched the All Blacks train in Ajacio, Corsica, on Saturday and some 2,000 or so crowded onto the quayside outside the city hall yesterday.Each player was given a tournament cap by the Marseille dignitaries and then the squad posed for promotional photographs alongside a giant postcard of the port.Even the normally unmoved Graham Henry, the head coach, was surprised at the reception. "The Marseille people have come out and welcomed us, overwhelming really. The boys know they are at the World Cup now," he said."Perhaps, after th


Exciting games will decide the pass to the quarter-finals
2007-09-28 09:53:00
Friday night's Rugby World Cup game between England and Tonga opens a weekend of vital matches that will decide which squads will make it to the quarter -finals of the tournament.Yes, if fans are excited by the prospect of these do-or-die matches, so are the players."Everyone in Tonga is waiting for this match," Tonga's number eight Finau Maka admitted. "It's the biggest game in Tongan rugby. We can't wait."Indeed, three of the eight quarter-final spots have already been filled, with two-time champions Australia, title favourites New Zealand and South Africa guaranteed to finish atop their pools.But holders England, hosts France, upstarts Tonga, Fiji, Italy and Argentina as well as perennial also-rans Scotland, Ireland and Wales are all fighting for survival in the final pool clashes of this World Cup.In addition to the England-Tonga Pool A encounter in Paris, Wales face Fiji on Saturday in Nantes and Scotland take on the Italian team in St. Etienne on the same day in a decisive Poo


South Africa to use their big names against the United States
2007-09-28 09:46:00
Favorites South Africa have named close to their best side for their final Rugby World Cup group clash against the United States on Sunday.Indeed, the popular Springboks, who have already secured their quarter-final place against either Wales or Fiji, will give winger Akona Ndungane his first start in the tournament, while lock Albert van den Berg will be playing in his 50th Test.Schalk Burger returns from a two-game suspension and will play at No.8 while Danie Rossouw recovers from a knock in South Africa ’s 30-25 win over Tonga last weekend.Fullback Percy Montgomery, lining up for his 91st Test against the American Eagles, faces a fitness test on a calf injury at training tomorrow."Akona hasn’t had a game at the World Cup, and I think it’s only fair that everyone has an opportunity to play here and he gets his start," coach Jake White said."Albert (van den Berg) is playing in his 50th Test game and I think it’s good to give him a start and also over and above that Bakkies Both
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Argentina, England, France and South Africa reach the Rugby World Cup Semifinals
2007-10-08 17:26:00
Argentina Rugby team staved off a strong late Scottish fightback to reach the World Cup semifinals for the first time, winning 19-13 Sunday in an encounter that simply had no chance of matching the drama of the other three quarter-finals.Now, the four teams of the semifinals are defined: England 's tense victory over Australia gave the British side the pass. Also France reached the semis with an incredible comeback triumph against New Zealand. And despite Fiji's valiant, but vain attempt to beat the rivals, South Africa qualified too. Now, Argentina's win over the Scots completed an exciting figure in this Cup.The game had a thrilling finish, however, with Scotland camped on the Pumas line seeking a matchwinning try which eventually never came.Gonzalo Longo Elia's first half try opened up a 13-3 lead for the South Americans who at least became the first team from outside the Tri-or Six Nations to reach the last four. Their prize is a game against South Africa , which beat Fiji 37-20
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New Zealand is devastated for their elimination in the Rugby World Cup
2007-10-08 17:23:00
With a suitcase full of questions and frustration, New Zealand Rugby team goes back home from the World Cup today, seeking a new coach and answers to why the top- ranked team underachieves at the sport's biggest event.Indeed, following the All Blacks' quarterfinal defeat to France in Cardiff, the New Zealand Rugby Union yesterday said a coach will be appointed by Christmas, bringing a likely end to Graham Henry's four-year tenure and passing on the duty of guiding the national squad to a first title since 1987.We think that Henry has the worst World Cup record of the five All Blacks coaches whose teams have flopped after entering as the favorites. Hours before New Zealand's 20-18 loss, defending champion England advanced to a semifinal against the French by beating Australia, which is also seeking a new head coach."This is the All Blacks' worst result in six Cups and Henry and his fellow selectors will have to live with that," former All Blacks prop John Drake, a World Cup winner


South Africa win the Rugby World Cup in an exciting Final Match
2007-10-23 16:42:00
In a very exciting game, South Africa got their second World Cup title, by reaching a 15-6 win over defending champions England in a dour final where all points came from penalty kicks at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. Indeed, Percy Montgomery, Springboks full-back, kicked four penalties with 20-year-old centre Francois Steyn booting one, allowing South Africa to put their hands on the Webb Ellis Trophy for the first time since winning it on home soil in 1995."It's really incredible," admitted Bryan Habana, South Africa winger."Our president (Thabo Mbeki) is here. And it's been an incredible seven weeks and we really appreciate the support we have received here."Despite holding their own for most of the match in both defence and kicking duels, England could not avenge the humiliating 36-0 loss to the Boks in the pool stage five weeks ago.And they once again displayed grit in the forwards with the determined scrummaging and defence that saw them through the quarters and semi-fina
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