France clear favourites to topple Boks - bookies
France will get the better of the Springboks in Saturday’s Test in Marseilles, if local bookmakers are to be believed.
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Europe’s World Cup stranglehold tested by Brazil, Argentina
DUBAI: When Gianni Infantino told a gathering of European soccer officials in Vienna he hoped the winner of the World Cup came from their continent, the FIFA President quickly stated — with a smile — he adapts the comment to whichever region he’s in. It’s no laughing matter for the rest of the world. Seven of the last eight World Cup finalists have come from Europe.
Concussion rules out South Africa No.8 Wiese from France test
South Africa have been forced to make a change to their team to face France after Jasper Wiese failed to recover from concussion in time to play in the test in Marseille on Saturday.
France play down World Cup 'favourites' tag before Springboks Test
With less than 10 months to go to the Rugby World Cup hosts France welcome holders South Africa to Marseille on Saturday but the home side are refusing the title of tournament "favourites" despite a record 11-match unbeaten run.
Owen Farrell wants England to 'let go' against Japan
England captain Owen Farrell has urged his side to shed their fear of failure when they try to revive their November campaign against Japan at Twickenham on Saturday.
Pirelli confirms F1 tyre selection for low-demand Interlagos circuit in Brazil
Pirelli confirmed the tyres for this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix, saying that Formula 1 teams will make do with the three compounds in the middle of its five-tyre range. As such, the C2 will act as the white-marked Hard tyre, the C3 as the yellow-marked Medium, and the C4 as the red-marked Soft.
Ocean Viking: Migrant rescue ship allowed to dock in France after Italy's refusal
France's government has granted a safe port to the Ocean Viking rescue vessel carrying 234 migrants.