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Du Plessis ruled out of Italy test

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis has been ruled out of Saturday’s test against Italy in Padova with a hamstring injury.

England at Twickenham is the big one for us, says Samoa’s George Pisi

1 decade ago by The Guardian

The Northampton centre is raring to go and confident Samoa can overcome a turbulent month in the autumn internationalIt has been a turbulent month for Samoa. A public row with the country’s prime minister...

Boks hamstrung by plug adaptors

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The Boks' preparations for their clash against Italy hasn't exactly gone according to plan since arriving in Padova.

Saint-Andre's France ready to take on world

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Philippe Saint-Andre insists his France side can rival the best in the world after Les Bleus claimed a narrow 29-26 win over Australia last weekend in Paris.

Samoa bounce back with win over Canada in Vannes

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

Samoa bounced back from defeat to Italy to beat Canada 23-13 in Vannes, France on Friday night. Canada couldn't take advantage of all their chances, while Samoa snapped up two tries to Anthony Perenise...

Monday Round-Up

1 decade ago

Boks call up for prop: South African head coach Heyneke Meyer has handed a late call up to his European Tour squad for Golden Lions front row forward Ruan Dreyer. Having narrowly defeated England at Twickenham...

Gatland hoping for better despite Fiji win

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales head coach Warren Gatland admits he is looking for an improved performance against New Zealand after seeing his side scrape past Fiji on Saturday.

Lancaster still believes in England players despite loss

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

England head coach Stuart Lancaster insists he still believes in his players to deliver despite watching his side fall to a fifth consecutive defeat in their narrow 31-28 loss to South Africa.

Test Rugby Results - November 15th weekend

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

We've had another great day of Test rugby, with more still to come tomorrow. South Africa held on to beat England at Twickenham, while Wales beat a determined Fiji side in Cardiff. Scotland gave New Zealand...

Haimona stars again for Italy despite loss

1 decade ago by Zebre news

Zebre fly-half Kelly Haimona is proving to be no mere flash in the plan in the Italy No.10 jersey, according to national head coach Jacques Brunel.