Root denied World Cup prep as rain washes out Ireland ODI
LEEDS: England's opening one-day international against Ireland was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Wednesday (Sep 20), denying Joe Root a World Cup warm-up.
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Joe Root Denied ICC World Cup 2023 Prep As Rain Washes Out Ireland ODI
England's opening one-day international against Ireland was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Wednesday, denying Joe Root a World Cup warm-up.
Tale of two halves as ill-disciplined Italy beat Uruguay at World Cup
Ill-disciplined Italy scored 31 unanswered second-half points to take temporary charge of Pool A with a 38-17 World Cup victory over Uruguay in Nice on Wednesday.
Springbok numbers game creates fascinating dynamic for Ireland
If you were in any doubt about the magnitude of Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting of Ireland and South Africa in Paris, Tuesday evening's Springbok squad announcement was a blunt reminder of what Andy Farrell's side will be facing this weekend.
'Problems' Manie and Damian hailed as Irish attack guru Catt talks up classic RWC clash
According to Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt, the clash between the World No 1 team and the Springboks, who are ranked No 2, in Paris on Saturday is the kind of match that World Cups are built on.
Rugby world takes note of Boks' 7/1 bench bombshell: 'They've gone nuclear'
The Springboks made headlines with their team selection for Saturday's crunch Rugby World Cup Pool B encounter.
Rugby World Cup organisers hail "spectacular" television numbers
PARIS: Rugby World Cup organisers have welcomed impressive domestic and international television audiences that far exceed previous editions as the tournament reaches the one-third point of its 48 matches.
Springboks 7-1 split a risk worth taking - Kolbe
South Africa know there is a risk to their 7-1 split between forwards a backs on the bench for the crunch Pool B clash with Ireland at the World Cup on Saturday, but versatility within the team makes it a calculated one, according to wing Cheslin Kolbe.