Italy's Sara Tounesi gets 12-match ban for biting at World Cup
Italy lock Sara Tounesi has been suspended for 12 matches for biting a player from Japan at the women's Rugby World Cup, meaning she misses Saturday's quarter-final against France.
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Recalled centre Anton Lienert-Brown said on Tuesday that the All Blacks will not take Japan lightly when they meet in Tokyo this weekend, insisting they were now "a feared opponent".
Rugby-Blues winger Telea called up to All Blacks squad for Japan test
(Reuters) - Uncapped Auckland Blues winger Mark Telea has been called up to the All Blacks squad for Saturday's test against Japan as a replacement for Leicester Fainga'anuku, the team said on Tuesday.
Rugby-Italy lock Tounesi banned for 12 matches for biting at women's World Cup
(Reuters) - Italy lock Sara Tounesi has been suspended for 12 matches for biting a player from Japan at the women's Rugby World Cup, meaning she miss Saturday's quarter-final against France.
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Australia's Hooper ready to resume test rugby after walkout
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