For obvious reasons, the analysis and punditry of the France v Scotland game focussed on the moment Mohammed Haouas threw away a chance at a possible Grand Slam game against the Irish. However, Scotland showed impressive defensive solidity both before and after the red card to restrict France. France obviously did manage to score tries …
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Exeter were the ones who came away with the points in the clash between English Rugby’s new titans. Saracens rightly or wrongly the champions and kings in England defeated, admittedly at home, and unsettled by an Exter team who defended doggedly and survived vindicating their position as leaders with their title credentials surviving a serious …
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Gloucester secured victory on a wet night in the west of England helped by the indisplince of the warriors and the fast feet and superb finishing of Louis Rees Zammit. Worcester suffered a yellow card to Ryan Mills in the second half opening up a previously solid if under pressure defence. However, while the game …
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Wales served up the closest game of the Quarter Final leaving it late to roll over a defiant France team. The French proved incredibly stubborn, having soared out to an early lead, however it could and should have perhaps been more. France based their game plan on the fast start. HAving taken an early lead …
South Africa avoided another major defeat to the Brave Blossoms. The hosts having been the top qualifiers from Pool A had grabbed the attention of the world of rugby. However, the Semi Finals were beyond their reach as they were unpicked by the South Africans. The Japanese had kicked 47%, however it was not there …
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