Rugby World Cup 2023: France’s Dupont says he was not put under pressure to return
The 26-year-old scrum-half underwent surgery on a fractured cheekbone -- he suffered in the September 21 win over Namibia -- three weeks ago.
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Sheehan: Grand Slam grit 'valuable' for All Blacks clash
Dan Sheehan believes the nature of Ireland's Grand Slam victory over England will stand to the team when they face the might of New Zealand tomorrow evening in Paris.
Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell included in England line-up
England have rolled the dice for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji by naming Marcus Smith at full-back in place of the jettisoned Freddie Steward.
All roads lead to Paris for Irish rugby fans
Rugby fans are making their way to Paris by any means possible ahead of tomorrow night's World Cup quarter-final showdown between Ireland and New Zealand.
Antoine Dupont fit to start for France against South Africa
France captain Antoine Dupont returns to the starting XV for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final clash with South Africa just over three weeks after suffering a broken cheekbone that jeopardised his involvement in the tournament.
Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach to start for South Africa
South Africa have named a surprise half-back pairing of Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach and only five forwards on the bench for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against hosts France. Coach Jacques Nienaber had several selection conundrums ahead of the game at the Stade de France, with the most anticipated being the choice of fly-half, and in naming his side on Friday gave the nod to Libbok despite misgivings about his kicking abilities.
Donal Lenihan: We have enough 'big boys' to beat Kiwis
New Zealand have dropped Mark Telea heading into the quarter-final. It's not ideal. Telea is a very good young player. By all accounts he broke team curfew. In other words, you have to be back in the hotel by a certain time in the evening. That appears to be the issue.
Hansen 'all good' after Ireland captain's run
Mack Hansen had his right calf heavily strapped but took a full part in the Ireland captain's run ahead of tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.