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  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Halfpenny set for big chance

    Halfpenny set for big chance

    Leigh Halfpenny can expect a glorious chance to display his thrilling attacking prowess when Wales tackle World Cup minnows Namibia on Monday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Eden Park 1994 revisited

    New Zealand have not lost at Eden Park since 1994, when France won an absorbing and exhilarating contest 23-20 on the back of two wonderfully crafted tries from flying fullback Jean-Luc Sadourny and speedy wing Emile Ntamack.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Flexible Boks are ready for anything

    The decision to give a big ball carrier like Willem Alberts a start, ahead of ball-stealing specialist Heinrich Brussow, was always going to be to the team's advantage, according to Springbok No.8 Pierre Spies.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Cullen warning for Ireland

    Cullen warning for Ireland

    Leo Cullen will lead Ireland's second string into battle against Russia demanding they match the standard set during the win over Australia.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Lievremont: France out to win

    France coach Marc Lievremont on Friday defending his team selection for the World Cup showdown match with the All Blacks saying it was a team chosen with the sole aim of winning.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Deans satisfied with Wallabies

    Deans satisfied with Wallabies

    Australia head coach Robbie Deans was happy with the progress made in the 67-5 win over the United States in Wellington on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Burger: Fancy stuff is for the backs

    The Springboks scored 12 tries against Namibia in their 87-0 victory in Auckland on Thursday, with only two tries being credited to the forwards, and that is the way it should be according to Schalk Burger.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Player ratings: Wallabies strike gold

    The Wallabies received a much-needed confidence boost when they cruised to a comfortable 67-5 victory over the USA Eagles in their World Cup Pool C match in Wellington on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Wallabies cruise to USA win

    Wallabies cruise to USA win

    Australia put their World Cup Pool C campaign back on course with an 11-try 67-5 rout of the United States in Wellington on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Wallabies shoot down US Eagles

    Australia ran rampant against the United States to secure a 67-5 victory in a very one-sided affair, scoring 11 tries in their Pool C World Cup clash in Wellington on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Russian rookie gets his chance

    Russia's youngest squad player, Denis Simplikevich, will make his debut for the Bears against Ireland in the World Cup Pool C match on Sunday in Rotorua's International Stadium.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011

    Pool A preview: New Zealand v France

    There is a lot of history and emotion rushing into this match. There is the history of French World Cup success against New Zealand, which produces emotion. And for the All Blacks there is the extra emotion for Richie McCaw's 100th Test.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Little recalled to Fiji line-up

    Little recalled to Fiji line-up

    Veteran fly-half Nicky Little has been recalled to the Fiji line-up for the Pacific Islands clash with Samoa.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Cullen to lead Ireland v Russia

    Cullen to lead Ireland v Russia

    Experienced second row Leo Cullen will lead Ireland out against Russia in their World Cup clash in Rotorua on Sunday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Samoa name strong line-up

    Samoa name strong line-up

    Samoa have named their strongest possible line-up for the crunch clash with Fiji in Auckland on Sunday.