Wayne Pivac has recalled Hallam Amos ahead of Wales’ pivotal Round 3 Guinness Six Nations match against France. Amos is a replacement for Owen Lane, who was released from the squad earlier in the campaign due to injury, and comes in to offer back three cover. The full-back missed the start of
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Blair: Hogg back ready for action after rest week
Scotland assistant coach Mike Blair believes captain Stuart Hogg has returned ready and refreshed after the rest week and backs him to bring his club form onto the international stage. Hogg played for Exeter Chiefs last weekend and scored a second-half try as they overcame semi-final chasers Gloucester 26-15 at Kingsholm
Best: Ireland have ‘too many good players’ not to be successful
Rory Best is confident Ireland can continue their perfect start to the Guinness Six Nations at Twickenham on Sunday as they have “too many good players†not to be successful. In their first Championship campaign under new head coach Andy Farrell, who replaced Joe Schmidt after the World Cup, Ireland started
Greatest Tries: Italy’s most memorable Championship scores
It is 20 years since Italy began tussling with the European heavyweights in the Guinness Six Nations and they have certainly made their mark during that time. During the last two decades, the Azzurri have orchestrated some phenomenal tries and we’ve picked some of the most memorable here. Mauro Bergamasco v Scotland,
Furbank: First England caps have been a ‘baptism of fire’
England full-back George Furbank has described his first two Guinness Six Nations appearances as a ‘baptism of fire’ – but he is relishing the chance to play at Twickenham this weekend. The 23-year-old Northampton Saints man made his international debut for the Red Rose in Paris after Anthony Watson was ruled
Ryan: Unbeaten Ireland raring to go ahead of Twickenham test
James Ryan says a “battle-hardened†Ireland are well placed to perform at their best when they visit England on Sunday. A hard-fought victory over Scotland and an impressive defeat of Wales means Andy Farrell’s men arrive at Twickenham unbeaten. Second-row Ryan expects a competitive match in London but believes Ireland are ready
