Ireland lock Henderson 'buzzing' ahead of crucial World Cup clash
Having bided his time throughout the World Cup, Iain Henderson admits he's buzzing to a start in Ireland’s crucial Pool B match-up with Scotland.
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Forward-thinking Samoa change tight five for England
Samoa named an all-new tight five for their must-win Rugby World Cup Pool D fixture against England on Saturday as coach Seilala Mapusua made nine changes for the clash in Lille, where his team will have the slimmest of quarter-final hopes.
Ford, Farrell start for England, Willis out of tournament
LILLE, France: George Ford and Owen Farrell are back together in England's team to play Samoa on Saturday, while Freddie Steward returns at fullback and Tom Curry, who has played two minutes at the World Cup, starts at flanker.
England "focused on Samoa" from position of luxury
LILLE, France : England's camp are sticking to their "one game at a time" mantra ahead of Saturday's final Pool D game against Samoa but with top spot already assured they have the luxury of using the match as pressure-free preparation for the quarter-finals.
Dan Sheehan: Ireland have full confidence in lineout plan
While Ireland's lineout struggles came into sharp focus during the Pool B win against South Africa last month, there's no great overhaul of their set-piece planned according to Dan Sheehan.
England inspired by Europe's Ryder Cup win - Danny Care
Danny Care says England will resume their World Cup quest armed with inspiration from Europe's stirring Ryder Cup victory.
Anscombe retains out-half berth for Wales in Georgia test, Samoa's Lam banned
Gareth Anscombe kept his place at out-half, with Dan Biggar still sidelined by injury, as Wales coach Warren Gatland made six changes to his side for the Rugby World Cup Pool C clash with Georgia in Nantes on Saturday.
Samoa’s Lam to miss England showdown after ban
Samoa winger Ben Lam will miss his side's final Rugby World Cup Pool D clash with England in Lille this weekend after he received an effective two-game suspension on Monday.