Vunipola sees red as Ireland soar
Billy Vunipola became the second England player to be sent off in a week as Ireland eased to a five-try World Cup warm-up win in Dublin on Saturday.
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Billy Vunipola became the second England player to be sent off in a week as Ireland eased to a five-try World Cup warm-up win in Dublin on Saturday.
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi is confident the defending world champions have laid the building blocks for their team combinations and style of play to all click in France.
The Springboks can climb into the top three of the World Rugby rankings with a big win over Wales on Saturday, as the pecking order is poised for a dramatic change.
Warren Gatland said that Liam Williams and Dan Biggar could have faced the Springboks on Saturday, but “there was no point” risking the Wales veterans before the World Cup.
Rassie Erasmus has come out in defence of Ireland coach Andy Farrell’s fiery response to the commentary directed at son Owen’s rescinded red card.
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Siya Kolisi promises to give it “all he can for as long as he can” when the inspirational Springbok captain makes his first Test appearance of 2023 on Saturday.
Wales have lost another player from the original starting XV to face the Springboks in Cardiff on Saturday, following the withdrawal of Alex Cuthbert.
Nigel Owens has weighed in on the tackle that led to Owen Farrell’s dismissal against Wales, and rescinded red card, as well as the final outcome for the England captain.
Wallabies boss Eddie Jones has roped in one of the rising stars in Australian coaching, following the exit of a member staff on the eve of their departure for the World Cup.