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Warren Gatland‘s Wales side succumbed to a resounding defeat at the hands of the Springbok’s on Saturday, losing 38-16. The hosts ran in five tries in Durban, including two for Bryan Habana and one for debutant Cornall Hendricks. There were also 13 points for Springbok fly-half Morne Steyn in what was a long 80 minutes for the Welsh tourists. The absence of Wale’s two key performers, Sam Warburton and Leigh Halfpenny, was all too evident as Wales struggled to control the breakdown and looked vulnerable to Springbok kicks. Alex Cuthbert’s solo weaving 70-metre effort...
Published: June 14, 2014
Australia 6-0 France What a difference a week makes. After steamrollering a shambolic French side last week, Australia squeaked home by just two penalties to none in Melbourne in the second Test. In a game that had none of the pace, passion and adventure of the second Test between New Zealand and England, Bernard Foley and Nic White slotted a penalty apiece in the second half of a game that lacked quality in all aspects. France, at least, came to play properly and restored some respect after their non-performance in Brisbane. This will not be a game to account for many man hours by the video analysts,...
Published: June 14, 2014
New Zealand 28–27 England England’s hopes of levelling their Test series were shot down in flames by a 20-minute spell from the All Blacks in the second half in Dunedin. A 10-6 half-time lead for the tourists was transformed into a 28-13 deficit with three typically ruthless New Zealand tries that showed why Steve Hansen’s men are the best in the world. England replied gamely with two tries that made the scoreline suggest a closer contest than this was. Here are the lessons learned. Begin Slideshow Read More →
Published: June 14, 2014
Australia beat France 6-0 at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, giving the Wallabies an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. In an extremely tight contest, penalties from Nic White and Bernard Foley gave the home side the edge. After they were humbled 50-23 by the Wallabies in the first Test, the French were sharper and much more cohesive in their play. As such, the first half yielded few opportunities. France kept the ball well but offered little penetration, while Australia seemed intent on stretching the game, but kicked possession away far too regularly. The best moment of...
Published: June 14, 2014
New Zealand edged out England 28-27 in a stunning match in Dunedin on Saturday, showing exactly why they are world champions. The All Blacks have now taken a 2-0 lead in the three-Test series over Stuart Lancaster’s England, leaving them with only pride to play for in Hamilton on June 21. Though the victory looks far from comfortable on paper for the hosts, their second-half rugby was absolutely terrific, and it ended up being a deserved triumph. However, it was Lancaster’s men who started the brighter, picking up from where they left off in the first Test with some terrific early...
Published: June 14, 2014
Scotland have settled themselves in Toronto and will take to the pitch at BMO Field on Saturday to battle Canada in what promises to be the most exciting of this year’s major North American internationals. Canada’s only victory over Scotland also came at home in 2002, so the 16th-ranked Canadians will have high hopes of an upset, as they take on the eighth-ranked Scottish in front of a passionate home crowd. Canadian coach Kieran Crowley has made two changes from the side that lost to Japan last Saturday in Vancouver, while new Scotland head coach Vern Cotter has made four changes from...
Published: June 13, 2014
France enter the second Test of their Australian tour hoping the only way is up. Their dire performance in last week’s 50-23 beating in Brisbane has prompted a deluge of criticism, and coach Philippe Saint-Andre has reacted by ringing the changes ahead of the second clash in Melbourne. Neutral observers will be hoping to see more of a contest in this second clash, and these key battles could provide us with just that. Begin Slideshow Read More →
Published: June 13, 2014
France head to Melbourne on Saturday looking to avenge last week’s comprehensive dismantling that saw them beaten 50-23 at the hands of Australia in the first Test. The second Test match takes place at Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium with the Wallabies looking to win the series. France coach Philippe Saint-Andre was forced to field a second-string team in the first game because of the scheduling of the French Top 14 final, but he now has his full squad at his disposal. Here is how you can watch all of the exciting action: When: Saturday, 14 June, at 11 a.m. BST...
Published: June 13, 2014
England will be out for revenge in the second Test in Dunedin on Saturday against New Zealand, after being cruelly beaten in the dying moments of the Auckland encounter. An under-strength England team—who many expected to be thrashed at Eden Park—were looking like claiming a famous draw before Conrad Smith’s last-gasp try made it 20-15 to the hosts. However, Stuart Lancaster’s side will have taken great confidence from a fine performance against the world champions and, with reinforcements arriving, England will fancy their chances of winning on Saturday. Read on for a...
Published: June 13, 2014
Recently dethroned Six Nations champions Wales have travelled to the southern hemisphere to take on the mighty South Africa in the first of two Test matches in as many weeks. The games will be held on successive Saturdays with the first Test taking place in Durban. Both teams are missing key players as Wales prepare to cope without British and Irish Lions stars Leigh Halfpenny and Sam Warburton. Here is how you can watch this classic Test match encounter: When: Saturday, 14 June, at 4 p.m. BST (11 a.m. ET) Where: Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban, South Africa. TV: Sky Sports...