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Wallaby insists it’s ‘possible’ to beat Springboks
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Wallaby insists it’s ‘possible’ to beat Springboks

[ad_1] Newly capped Wallaby Luke Reimer remains confident that it’s “possible” for Australia to defeat world champions South Africa despite last weekend’s one-sided demolition at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.Reimer, 24, was injected into the Test arena for the first time last weekend in the Wallabies’ disastrous 33-7 loss to the Springboks in Brisbane. The hosts were never really in the fight as South Africa landed knockout blow after knockout blow.Two-time Rugby
The All Blacks’ loss showed New Zealand rugby is in a parlous state
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The All Blacks’ loss showed New Zealand rugby is in a parlous state

[ad_1] Scott Robertson simply has to win. It is his only currency.Nothing about the public Robertson inspires confidence.He often talks unintelligible nonsense, quite frankly, and generally comes across as unusual.That’s fine when you’re winning, as he’s done at every step on the journey to becoming All Blacks head coach.You can be eccentric and indulge in all the post-title break dancing you like, so long as the important bit’s taken care
Bradley Roberts: Back injury prompts Wales and Dragons hooker to quit
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Bradley Roberts: Back injury prompts Wales and Dragons hooker to quit

[ad_1] In between leaving South Africa and joining Ulster, Roberts played a season at RGC in the Welsh Premiership.After joining the Ulster province, his powerful ball-carrying ensured his ancestry qualification was of interest to Wales.Roberts won the first of five Wales caps against South Africa in the autumn of 2021.Dragons head coach Dai Flanagan said: "Bradley has always given his absolute all to the cause - something that has seen
We must all share the blame -Youngs
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We must all share the blame -Youngs

[ad_1] By ADAM HATHAWAY BEN Youngs insists Leicester’s players only have themselves to blame for last season’s flop and not Dan McKellar who exited as head coach in June.The veteran scrum-half also revealed he will have to wear a heart monitor for at least three years after undergoing minor cardiac surgery in the summer but is raring to go and put things right in the Midlands.Tigers finished eighth in the
Exeter’s 124kg signing shows off freakish strength in the gym
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Exeter’s 124kg signing shows off freakish strength in the gym

[ad_1] Exeter Chiefs’ summer signing Will Goodrick-Clarke has found a way to impress his new fanbase before a match has even been played in the new season.In the midst of their preseason, the 28-year-old prop was in the gym recently, where he was able to exhibit his strength to his new teammates.The Chiefs shared a video online recently of the 124kg loosehead dumbbell pressing 70kg in each hand for six
Kitsie back to tackle Lions?
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Kitsie back to tackle Lions?

[ad_1] World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff could make his much-anticipated return from injury for DHL Western Province against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. The Springbok front-row powerhouse has not played since taking part in what turned out to be his final game in Ulster colours in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals in May. Kitshoff has been sidelined by a knee injury, which ruled him out of the July internationals against
Schmidt must back Noah – and Wallabies are blowing their best chance to win the Bledisloe Cup
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Schmidt must back Noah – and Wallabies are blowing their best chance to win the Bledisloe Cup

[ad_1] Last month Joe Schmidt said that unless the Wallabies’ young contingent of playmakers were backed, “it’ll be difficult for them.”“If you put them in and out, they don’t get continuity. They don’t build confidence,” said Schmidt in the minutes after Ben Donaldson’s struggles and Noah Lolesio’s gritted teeth cameo off the bench against Georgia.Now, it’s time for Schmidt’s actions to back up his words.After Donaldson was cast aside for
Ireland Rugby: Aled Walters leaves England to take up role with Ireland
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Ireland Rugby: Aled Walters leaves England to take up role with Ireland

[ad_1] "I am delighted to join the Ireland national team and am excited about the opportunity to work with such a talented group of coaches and players," said Walters."The Ireland team has gone from strength to strength in recent years and it's an exciting time to rejoin Irish rugby as the team looks to achieve more success in the years to come. "I've made some great memories coaching England, and