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The SARugbymag.co.za team predicts the Sharks to down the recently promoted Griffons, while backing the Cheetahs, WP and Bulls to claim victories in the opening round of Currie Cup fixtures.
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.
Follow the live action as England face France at Twickenham Stadium. #ENGvFRA
England captain Owen Farrell has been dropped for Saturday’s Six Nations match against France, but coach Steve Borthwick has reinforced the pack with a South African tight forward.
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.
France lock and former Junior Springbok Paul Willemse has questioned celebrated England counterpart Maro Itoje’s status as a world-class lock.
In a Six Nations match marred by two red cards, fullback Thomas Ramos scored 17 points as France streaked to victory over Scotland in Paris on Sunday.
Ireland overcame a scare in Rome to keep their Grand Slam hopes alive, before England battled to their first #SixNations win in Cardiff for six years after an absorbing contest with Wales on Saturday.
Head coach Steve Borthwick praised England for their tactical brilliance and ability to take control of the last quarter of a tight Six Nations victory over Wales on Saturday.
Warren Gatland and Ken Owens agreed that Wales “created a lot of problems” for themselves after Saturday’s defeat to England capped off a “harrowing” week for the Dragons.
