France prop banned for hit on Saffa
Uini Atonio is set to miss the rest of France’s Six Nations title defence after being handed a three-week ban for his high tackle on SA-born Ireland hooker Rob Herring.
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Uini Atonio is set to miss the rest of France’s Six Nations title defence after being handed a three-week ban for his high tackle on SA-born Ireland hooker Rob Herring.
The Six Nations clash between England and Wales in Cardiff has been thrown into doubt as it has emerged that Welsh players are considering a strike over their contract renewals.
Head coach Steve Borthwick got stuck in and shoved around by his England players during a warm-up drill before their Six Nations clash against Italy.
The Springboks’ 2023 World Cup pool opponents Scotland and Ireland look ominous in the Six Nations but hosts France may have peaked, according to GAVIN RICH.
Steve Borthwick said England had taken some “positive small steps” by beating Italy on Sunday, before expressing concerns over how the Azzurri were able to mount a second-half recovery.
England bounced back from a disappointing loss to Scotland by delivering a comfortable victory against Italy at Twickenham on Sunday.
Ireland flyer James Lowe was credited with this try against France, but did his right foot drag in touch?
Kyle Steyn’s brace of tries helped Scotland to a record win over Wales, while Ireland boosted their title hopes by downing defending champions France in Dublin.
Head coach Gregor Townsend praised Finn Russell after the Scotland flyhalf delivered three try assists in a record win over Wales on Saturday.
Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton said “character” had been the pivotal factor in Ireland’s Six Nations win over defending champions France in a “titanic” Test on Saturday.