Wales have ‘nothing to fear’ against France
Captain Ken Owens said Wales have nothing to lose in their final Six Nations match against France next week after beating Italy on Saturday to end a woeful run for his team.
Captain Ken Owens said Wales have nothing to lose in their final Six Nations match against France next week after beating Italy on Saturday to end a woeful run for his team.
Reigning Six Nations champions France inflicted England’s heaviest home defeat of all time in London on Saturday.
Wales beat Italy in Rome on Saturday to claim their first win in this year’s Six Nations and strike a blow in the battle to avoid the wooden spoon.
Respected former referee Nigel Owens says “there’s a lot” for him to consider on whether he joins the Springbok camp as part of their preparation for the upcoming World Cup.
New Zealand assistant coach Joe Schmidt confirmed on Saturday he won’t lead the All Blacks next year, saying his focus will not extend beyond this year’s World Cup.
Stuart Hogg will win his 100th Test cap, as Scotland go in search of a Triple Crown against unbeaten Ireland in Sunday’s Six Nations clash at Murrayfield.
Veteran prop Tadhg Furlong will make his first appearance of this year’s Six Nations after being named in Ireland’s starting XV to face Scotland in the key clash at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Jacques Nienaber announced that the Springboks will host alignment sessions over two days with another eight players, including wing Sbu Nkosi, in Cape Town this weekend.
France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday that Jonathan Danty was eager to face England after being selected for this weekend’s Six Nations game.
Lock Alun Wyn Jones is one of two senior players dropped as Wales coach Warren Gatland made six changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against fellow strugglers Italy in Rome.