Chile opt for pack power in World Cup debut against Japan
BORDEAUX : Chile have opted for a fashionable 6-2 bench split in favour of forwards as they look to try and outmuscle Japan in their Rugby World Cup debut in Toulouse on Sunday.
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Wales, wary of Fiji upset, focus on the basics
BORDEAUX : Wales will focus on rugby basics including discipline and tactical kicking as they aim to avoid what would still rank as an upset against Fiji in their World Cup Pool C clash in Bordeaux on Sunday, coach Warren Gatland said.
Scotland have belief they can beat Springboks – Townsend
MARSEILLE, France : Scotland have plenty of confidence they can upset champions South Africa in their opening game of Rugby World Cup in Marseille on Sunday but will have to break new ground if they are to get their Pool B campaign off to the perfect start.
Gundogan to captain Germany ahead of Euro 2024
Germany’s midfielder Ilkay Gundogan (R) celebrates scoring with Germany’s forward Marco Reus during the Euro 2020 qualifier Group C Estonia v Germany in Tallinn, Estonia, on October 13, 2019. (Photo by JANEK SKARZYNSKI / AFP)
Embattled Germany coach Flick promises new playing style, high intensity
WOLFSBURG, Germany : Coach Hansi Flick promised Germany would show a new playing style with the intensity level kept high when they face Japan in a friendly international on Saturday even though the four-time world champions have been struggling for form.
Late call-ups Shimokawa, Fakatava start for Japan against Chile
PARIS : Late squad call-ups Kanji Shimokawa and Amato Fakatava will both start Japan's opening Pool D match against World Cup debutants Chile in Toulouse on Sunday.
Springboks happy to get World Cup underway with tough Scotland test
TOULON, France : South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said their Rugby World Cup opener against a "great" Scotland team in Marseille on Sunday is the perfect opportunity to kick-start their title defence.
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