Italy ready for All Black bullies, says coach Crowley
Italy’s New Zealander head coach Kieran Crowley says his countryment will try to bully the Azzurri in their World Cup match © Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP<br />
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NZ recall quartet after injury, Whitelock to win 149th cap off bench
LYON, France : Sam Cane, Shannon Frizell, Tyrel Lomax and Jordie Barrett will all make their return from injury for New Zealand in Friday's key Pool A clash against Italy with Sam Whitelock set to win a record 149th cap off the bench.
Italy go back to basics for New Zealand clash in Lyon
Italy made three changes to their team to face New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup Pool A clash in Lyon on Friday, with Dino Lamb, Luca Morisi and Stephen Varney returning to the squad seeking a first ever win over the All Blacks.
Namibia captain Johan Deysel gets six game ban for tackle that injured France talisman Antoine Dupont
Namibia captain Johan Deysel has been banned for six games following his tackle on Antoine Dupont that left the France skipper with a facial fracture.
Tonga's Fifita hit with four-match ban for high tackle
LYON, France : Tonga loose forward Vaea Fifita has almost certainly seen his last action at this year's World Cup after being banned for four matches for a dangerous tackle on Scotland's Finn Russell last weekend.
Italy to shock All Blacks at RWC 2023? It's 'ludicrous' to think that, says coach
New Zealand may not be rugby's dominant force as they once were but beating them remains more a fanciful dream than a realistic possibility, Italy's defence coach Marius Goosen said on Tuesday.
All Blacks report clean bill of health going into Italy match
LYON, France : The four players on the injury list before the All Blacks headed off to southwest France for the bye week, including skipper Sam Cane, are available for selection for Friday's match against Italy, assistant coach Jason Ryan said on Tuesday.
France give positive Antoine Dupont fitness update
France’s coaching staff have “no doubts” injured captain Antoine Dupont will be available to play in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.