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Differing from their Autumn campaign, a strict ‘Covid-19 bubble’ will encompass the France Six Nations 2021 bid. In news from the French Rugby Federation, it has decreed that over the course of this season’s Guinness Six Nations, the external threat from Covid-19 will impose strict conditions. So unlike the rotation theory utilized in Autumn, this […] READ MORE
Wales were outclassed 38-21 defeat to France at the Stade de France. Wayne Pivac’s side put up a limp second half performance in this Six Nations warm-up match. Lowri Jacob assesses five things we’ve learnt from Wales’ defeat to France. Wales’ loss is France’s gain Since arriving at France at the start of the year, […] READ MORE
In a continuation of David Challis’ series looking at English Rugby’s greatest club sides, he takes a look back at the great Wasps side of the mid-2000s. Following on from the dynasty that Leicester Tigers built before the London-based side took English rugby to new heights. Spearheaded by the great Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards […] READ MORE
Shaun Edwards’ Welsh return is going to be a serious one as France knuckle down in an attempt to win their opening three matches for the first time since 2010. Robert Rees has the latest from the French camp. Edwards return is a serious one France haven’t won in Cardiff since lifting the Grand Slam […] READ MORE
Locked away in a dark room, Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards are discussing winning the 6Nations. In their minds is a genuine Scottish threat heading down to the Welsh capital. But Gatland’s experience tells him not to worry. The Welsh head coach and his trusted Defensive lieutenant can always fall back on the old rugby […] READ MORE
Of all of the areas of the recent British and Irish Lions’ squad selection, perhaps the most widely agreed upon position (in terms of squad selection) is that of Number Eight. There have traditionally only been two players selected at this position – with a number of other players able to cover in an injury […] READ MORE
After a calamitous start to their Autumn campaign, one player, at least, made a decent fist of it against Australia. Moriarty’s Debut at Number Eight a Gallant Effort Amongst Failure It was ironic that the roof was left open at The Principality Stadium on Saturday as Wales welcomed Australia to Cardiff. So often these days […] READ MORE
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