Posts tagged Six Nations
Byrne free for Wales call-up
Feb 3rd
England head coach Martin Johnson has announced his starting XV for the Six Nations opening day clash between his side and Wales at Twickenham this weekend. But he will have to wait a bit longer to discover his opponent’s starting line-up. However, the biggest news surrounds Welsh full-back Lee Byrne, who had his two-week ban [...]
Six players to watch in the 2010 Six Nations
Feb 2nd
Toby Flood (Leicester Tigers, 24, fly-half) England’s natural successor to Jonny Wilkinson for the No. 10 shirt, Toby Flood has massively improved since his lasting outing at the Six Nations and is set to play a key role for Martin Johnson’s side this month. His direct, attacking approach has earned him widespread recognition with Leicester, [...]
Controversial Bastareaud recalled for Six Nations
Jan 21st
France centre Mathieu Bastareaud has been recalled by France coach Marc Lievremont for next month’s Six Nations after being omitted in controversial circumstances last year. The 21-year-old was dropped last October after he was found to have lied about being attacked by five men in New Zealand last June – it turned out the Stade [...]
Robinson recalls exiled Parks for Six Nations
Jan 21st
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has recalled fly-half Dan Parks for next month’s Six Nations after previously stating the 31-year-old was not “currently” part of his international plans. Last month, Parks became the first player in Magners League history to score 1,000 points, and admitted two weeks ago that he would jump at the chance [...]
Surprise call-up to Six Nations for Best
Jan 20th
Ulster hooker Rory Best was the surprise inclusion in Ireland’s Six Nations squad yesterday. Head coach Declan Kidney was not expected to select the 27-year-old for next month’s championships as he has not played at all this season because of a serious neck injury. However, Best has now resumed contact training after recovering from surgery [...]
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