Kyogo gives Celtic free reign to Brendan Rodgers as Mr Versatile ready for ANY role amid Parkhead 'tinkering' theory
Kyogo Furuhashi insists he is ready for ANY forward line role after Brendan Rodgers altered his position in the Celtic team.
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Georgia's Gorgadze returns at number eight for Wallabies clash
PARIS : Georgia coach Levan Maisashvili has brought Beka Gorgadze into a rejigged back row for Saturday's World Cup Pool C opener against Australia at the Stade de France.
Battle of best nines past and present in World Cup opener
PARIS : Few World Cup opening matches can have been so highly anticipated as Friday's blockbuster between hosts France and New Zealand and the clash of scrumhalves Antoine Dupont and Aaron Smith looks like being an intriguing subplot.
Romania shuffle backline for World Cup opener against Ireland
New Zealand-born Hinckley Vaovasa will start at fly-half for Romania in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener against Ireland on Saturday (2.30pm) as number 8 Cristian Chirica wears the captain's armband on the country’s return to the global finals.
Italy make two changes for World Cup opener against Namibia
:Italy have brought in English-born lock Dino Lamb and prop Danilo Fischetti to their starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash against Namibia in Saint-Etienne on Saturday, the only changes from their final warm-up win over Japan last month.
Dino Lamb and Danilo Fischetti drafted in by Italy to face Namibia in World Cup opener
Italy have brought in English-born lock Dino Lamb and prop Danilo Fischetti to their starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash against Namibia in Saint-Etienne on Saturday, the only changes from their final warm-up win over Japan last month.
Springboks have better balance and depth than in 'bonus' 2019 triumph
MARSEILLE, France : If winning a Rugby World Cup is a squad effort then South Africa are better placed than most to retain their title with strength in depth across the park and much of the experience gained in lifting the trophy four years ago retained.
Italy change two for World Cup opener against Namibia
Italy have brought in English-born lock Dino Lamb and prop Danilo Fischetti to their starting XV for the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash against Namibia in Saint-Etienne on Saturday, the only changes from their final warm-up win over Japan last month.