In Review Part 2
The second of two sets of reviews, this time featuring the games in South Africa, Argentina, Canada, and the United States.
Quick Picks
Brief previews, predictions and player penpics for Australia vs France, South Africa vs World XV, and Argentina vs Ireland.
Ten To Watch In New Zealand
The IRB Junior World Championships kick off in New Zealand a little less than 24 hours from now. Here are ten among many future stars worth keeping an eye on.
Ten Stars For Hong Kong
It’s the weekend all 7s fans look forward to every year, the biggest party on the circuit. Here are ten stars to watch out for among the many on show.
Sanchez Outkicks Allan In Rome
The Pumas ended their year on a win over the Azzurri in a terrible match at the Stadio Olimpico, with both sides happier kicking the ball instead of passing it.
Match Preview – Italy vs Argentina
Argentina have won six of the last seven matches against Italy, and claimed the spoils in both previous tests in Rome. Can Italy build on their sloppy win over Fiji?
In Review
A brief review of the remaining results from the weekend taking place in England, Wales, Ireland and twice in France. The flurry of cards continued but also some fantastic tries.
Match Preview – Wales vs Argentina
Warren Gatland has selected an wildly inauspicious Welsh side, including a couple bolters, hoping to get one back on the Pumas who left Millenium Stadium smiling this time last year.
Best of the Rest
Nine articles from elsewhere worth having a look at, involving coaching philosophy, referee reviews, rucking, restarts, the Bledisloe Cup, prop forwards, and the possibility of a North American World Cup.
Bits & Pieces
A review of the debutants from the weekend’s action, a new record for King Richie, and a multitude of squad changes ahead of this week. Hold on to your hats!