Team for Tonga picked out of 'respect' says Farrell
Andy Farrell says his selection for Ireland's second World Cup game was built around respect for Tonga, the competition and his own team.
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Jaydev Unadkat, Jayant Yadav Record Five-Fors In Maiden County Outings
India seamer Jaydev Unadkat and spinner Jayant Yadav made impressive debuts in the English County circuit, taking five-wicket hauls for Sussex and Middlesex respectively. Unadkat, who could be back in contention for selection in the Indian Test side later this year for the tour of South Africa, took an overall nine wickets for Sussex against Leicestershire to help them win by just 15 runs in a Division Two match.
All Blacks ring the changes after Rugby World Cup defeat to France
New Zealand have shuffled the pack as they look to bounce back from their opening World Cup defeat when they face Pool A minnows Namibia in Toulouse on Friday.
Mack Hansen starts for Ireland against Tonga as Andy Farrell makes four changes
Mack Hansen has been restored to Ireland’s starting XV as part of four personnel changes for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup clash with Tonga in Nantes.
Johnny Sexton keeps his place as Ireland make four changes for Tonga
Johnny Sexton has been retained in the Ireland side for Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting with Tonga in Nantes, with head coach Andy Farrell making just four changes from last week's hammering of Romania.
Dave Cherry in Scotland rugby World Cup woe as freak hotel injury leaves hooker out of the tournament
Scotland's awful start to the Rugby World Cup has continued on bizarre fashion and without even kicking another ball - with hooker Dave Cherry ruled out of the tournament.
Stuart McInally gets Scotland call after Dave Cherry suffers concussion at hotel
Stuart McInally has been added to Scotland’s World Cup squad after his fellow Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry suffered a concussion in an accident at the team hotel on Monday.
Scotland's Dave Cherry ruled out of RWC after fall at hotel, Stuart McInally called in
Stuart McInally has been added to Scotland's World Cup squad after his fellow Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry suffered a concussion in an accident at the team hotel on Monday.