Galthie denies France ‘crisis’
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Sunday his side were not in crisis after a dramatic draw at home to Italy in the Six Nations.
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Sunday his side were not in crisis after a dramatic draw at home to Italy in the Six Nations.
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend hailed Duhan van der Merwe’s “really special” hat-trick after the winger rewrote the record books in a Six Nations win over England on Saturday.
Duhan van der Merwe wrecked England with a superb hat-trick of tries as Scotland came from behind to win the Six Nations clash at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Hugo Keenan is the notable absentee from Andy Farrell’s team as Ireland seek to make it three wins from three Six Nations matches against Wales at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.
Kyle Steyn has been recalled as one of three changes to Scotland’s side for their Six Nations match with England in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Ange Capuozzo is best known for his attacking forays down the touchline but the Italian fullback showed the other side of his game when he leapt to the defence of Italy’s record in the Six Nations.
England assistant coach Kevin Sinfield has backed the returning Ollie Lawrence and Manu Tuilagi to bring more power to the backline when they travel to Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Louis Lynagh, the son of Australia rugby great Michael Lynagh, was given his first Italy call-up after being selected in the squad for the Azzurri’s Six Nations clash with France.
Manu Tuilagi was recalled to England’s 36-strong training squad on Wednesday ahead of their Six Nations match against oldest rivals Scotland.
Match officials have been let down by World Rugby’s TMO protocol, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.