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Nagelsmann backs Woltemade to shine for injury-hit Germany
BERLIN: Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday backed Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade to lead the line for his injury-hit side in their 2026 World Cup qualification bid. The Germans face Luxembourg away on Friday before returning home to take on Slovakia on Monday, with the latter match likely to determine who qualifies for the tournament directly. Woltemade, 23, has only played six games for Germany since making his debut in June. He scored the winner in October’s 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland, his first Germany goal. “Right now he’s super important because we’ve got a few players out injured in that position and because he’s a very good player,” Nagelsmann said. “He’s in high demand for us right now because he’s doing well, he’s important in pressing, in holding onto the ball and in scoring goals.” The 1.98-meter tall Woltemade hit the ground running in England after moving to Newcastle in the summer, scoring in four of his first five Premier League games. “He’s scored several times already.
Hannah Hidalgo sets NCAA, Notre Dame records in historic performance
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Wallabies turn to fresh legs as Schmidt seeks positives in tough season
DUBLIN :Australia are hoping fresh legs in their team will give them a much-needed lift as they continue to labour through the last weeks of their season, coach Joe Schmidt said on Thursday.
Australia ring the changes to take on Ireland
DUBLIN :Australia, reeling after successive defeats on their European tour, made six changes to their team for Saturday’s Test against Ireland in Dublin, including a return for powerful centre Len Ikitau and veteran flyhalf James O’Connor.
Mack Hansen returns from injury as Ireland make nine changes for Australia clash
Mack Hansen has been named to start at fullback for Ireland against Australia as Andy Farrell makes nine changes to the team that defeated Japan.
Hansen takes on unfamiliar fullback role against Australia
Mack Hansen returns from injury to make a first test start at fullback and captain Caelan Doris moves to the flank for Ireland in their Autumn International series test against Australia in Dublin on Saturday.
New Zealand captain back to lead All Blacks against England
LONDON :New Zealand captain Scott Barrett has returned to lead the team against England on Saturday, after a deep gash to his knee has restricted him to a paltry two minutes of action on the All Blacks’ November tour.