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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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.
France have 'no doubt' injured captain Dupont could return for Rugby World Cup quarter-final
Scrum-half Dupont underwent surgery after suffering a fractured cheekbone in Thursday's victory over Namibia, putting hosts Les Bleus on the verge of the knock-out stages which take place on the weekend of October 14-15.
UAE captain Chaya Mughal signs off with victory against Namibia
Chaya Mughal is positive the UAE women’s team “can fly on their own” after bringing an end to her distinguished international career.
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.
RWC 2023: Namibia captain Deysel given long ban for Dupont tackle
Namibia's Johan Deysel has been suspended for at least five matches for the brutal tackle on Antoine Dupont that resulted in the France captain suffering a fractured cheekbone, World Rugby said on Tuesday.
Miracle recovery? France captain Dupont could 'no doubt' return for quarter-final
France forwards coach William Servat said on Tuesday he had "no doubt" that emblematic captain Antoine Dupont could return from injury in time for a potential Rugby World Cup quarter-final next month.
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.