Galthie left with 'bitter taste' as France edge Italy in Six Nations
France head coach Fabien Galthié said he had been left with a "bitter taste" after his team opened their Guinness Six Nations defence with a nervy victory over Italy in Rome.
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WATCH | Klaasen writes himself into the early annals of SA20 with absurdly dominant century
Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 104 off just 44 deliveries in Durban Super Giants' 151-run thumping of Pretoria Capitals was so masterfully crafted that it bordered on absurdity.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: From 2011 To 2020, A Tale Of Two Virat Kohlis Against Australia
Over the years, star Indian batter Virat Kohli has made a name for himself by tearing apart top-class bowling attacks worldwide. Be it the peak Lasith Malinga from Sri Lanka, a fast and furious Dale Steyn from South Africa, England's ageless wonder James Anderson or the Australian trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, a lot of bowlers were beaten into submission by Kohli's willow. Kohli has in particular, feasted on Australians throughout his career. Red-ball cricket, Australian bowlers and Virat is a trio that fans want to see unite on a more regular basis. In 20 Tests and 36 innings, Virat has scored 1,682 runs against the mighty Aussies at an average of 48.05. He has scored seven tons and five fifties against the Aussies with the best score of 169.
Dobson hails Stormers' depth after Sharks rout: 'We don't want to be a one-hit wonder'
The Stormers avoided a third consecutive URC loss as they powered to a 46-19 win against Neil Powell's men in Durban.
Australia v India: Hazlewood ruled out and Green doubtful as injury issues mount
Australia's injury issues continue to mount ahead of the first Test against India after seasoned fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of next week's opener in Nagpur, which begins on Thursday.
Hazlewood to miss first India test, McDonald hopeful of Green return
:The Australian cricket team's injury concerns continue to mount before their first test against India with seasoned fast bowler Josh Hazlewood ruled out of next week's opener in Nagpur, which begins on Thursday.
25 countries for African Scrabble President’s Cup in Lagos
Adekoyejo Adegbesan, newly elected President of the Pan Africa Scrabble Association (PANASA) PHOTO: Alex Monye
Green's 'surprise' progress leaves McDonald hopeful ahead of first test
Australia coach Andrew McDonald remains hopeful Cameron Green can feature against India when the first test between the nations begins in Nagpur on Thursday after the all-rounder's finger injury made "significant" improvement.