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  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Lievremont: No French arrogance

    Lievremont: No French arrogance

    Marc Lievremont says France are taking the threat posed by Japan seriously as they prepare to open their World Cup Pool A campaign on Saturday.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Daunting task for Azzurri

    Daunting task for Azzurri

    Italy coach Nick Mallett says facing Australia first up is a daunting task for the Azzurri ahead of Sunday's World Cup Pool C clash.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll: Eddie will want win

    O'Driscoll: Eddie will want win

    Eight years spent working alongside Eddie O'Sullivan have left Brian O'Driscoll in no doubt the USA coach is desperate to topple Ireland.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Praise sweet for Pocock

    Praise sweet for Pocock

    Australia back row David Pocock has welcomed being described as the world's greatest openside ahead of Richie McCaw.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Gatland: Sam will make strides

    Gatland: Sam will make strides

    Wales coach Warren Gatland has tipped history-maker Sam Warburton to leave a lasting impression on the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Ledesma keen to prove a point

    Ledesma keen to prove a point

    Argentina hooker Mario Ledesma believes England are underestimating the Pumas ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash in Dunedin.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Du Plessis: Wales are powerful

    Du Plessis: Wales are powerful

    Jannie du Plessis insists South Africa's power-packed bench for the clash against Wales is testament to their opponents' forward strength.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    O'Sullivan hopes Eagles soar

    O'Sullivan hopes Eagles soar

    Eddie O'Sullivan is adopting a hard-headed approach to plotting the downfall of the team he led with distinction when the USA meet Ireland.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Sexton: Youngsters can set tone

    Sexton: Youngsters can set tone

    Jonathan Sexton wants Ireland's young guns to take the lead at the World Cup, claiming they are unburdened by any painful memories from 2007.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Scots must stay strong - Robinson

    Scots must stay strong - Robinson

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson is eager for his side to maintain their winning momentum in Saturday's World Cup Pool B opener with Romania.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    McCaw: We're up and running

    McCaw: We're up and running

    New Zealand captain Richie McCaw says he is excited to have the World Cup under way after his side's 41-10 win over Tonga on Friday.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    All Blacks beat Tonga in opener

    All Blacks beat Tonga in opener

    New Zealand got their World Cup challenge off to a solid start with a 41-10 win over Tonga in Friday's Pool A clash at Eden Park in Auckland.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Barclay banks on strong start

    Barclay banks on strong start

    John Barclay has called on Scotland to get off to a fast start when they get their World Cup challenge underway against Romania.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Gatland on the attack

    Gatland on the attack

    Wales coach Warren Gatland is relishing the prospect of unleashing "attacking players" James Hook and Rhys Priestland on South Africa.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Boks focus on pack power

    Boks focus on pack power

    South Africa may be missing second row giant Bakkies Botha, but there will be no let-up in their forward play when they face Wales on Sunday.