Sam Cane returns as New Zealand skipper for Uruguay clash
Sam Cane will return as All Blacks captain in their final World Cup Pool A game against Uruguay on Thursday, when a bonus-point win would guarantee New Zealand a spot in the knockout rounds.
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France captain Antoine Dupont meeting training goals, to see surgeon on Monday
France captain Antoine Dupont is meeting his goals at training following his return to their World Cup squad after surgery on a broken cheekbone and will know on Monday if he can resume playing rugby, the team's health manager said on Tuesday.
Portugal coach fears Fijian physicality in Pool C clash
LYON, France: Portugal coach Patrice Lagisquet said his team continued to surprise him with the standard of their play but he feared that Fijian physicality might be too much for them in their final World Cup match next weekend.
All Blacks wary of lapses into ill-discipline
LYON, France: New Zealand were understandably buoyant after a brilliant display in their 96-17 victory over Italy at the Rugby World Cup last week but one 10-minute patch of play has been the subject of some concern in the camp.
France flyhalf Jalibert warns team mates not to take Italy lightly
MARSEILLE, France : Hosts France have yet to secure a quarter-final place in the Rugby World Cup but will do so if they avoid defeat to Italy in Lyon on Friday, and flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert is not fooled by the 96-17 drubbing inflicted on their Six Nations rivals by New Zealand.
Italy call up Buonfiglio as injury worries mount after All Black mauling
Italy have called up Paolo Buonfiglio to their Rugby World Cup squad after a 96-17 hammering by New Zealand on Friday left behind more than just bruised egos, with the prop's arrival confirmed by the Italian Rugby Federation on Monday.
All Blacks need to improve even on Italy display, says Cane
LYON, France : All Blacks captain Sam Cane was delighted to get his first taste of the World Cup in New Zealand's third Pool A game and said there was still room for improvement after Friday's spectacular win over Italy.
France’s Dupont returns to Rugby World Cup after cheekbone surgery
"Following the post-operative medical examination which took place yesterday (Friday), Antoine was authorised to resume directed progressive physical activity," the FFR said in a statement.