Ten Targets For Tier 2
Amidst controversy over eligibility loopholes and French poaching lists, here are ten players eligible for Tier 2 sides who could star in the World Cup.
Preview – Fiji vs Samoa
Fiji host the Manu Samoa for a chance to possibly win the Pacific Nations Cup, though it’s unclear after the hack-job the IRB have made of the tournament.
Team Of The Week
Eight more games to comb through, but this looks like a pretty reasonable offering for this week’s selection. Fullback was the tough one…
In Review
A look at the test matches from the weekend played between Samoa and Italy, Fiji and Tonga, Australia and France, and lastly Argentina and Ireland.
Preview – Samoa vs Italy
The Azzurri continue their Pacific voyage as they take on the Manu Samoa at home in Apia. Both sides had subpar outings last week so they’ll be keen to step up.
In Review Part 1
Quick reviews of the first four test matches of the past weekend, including the matches in Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia.
Preview – Samoa vs Tonga
After spending last June involved in the mini-tournament in South Africa, Samoa return to a watered down Pacific Nations Cup tournament against Tonga.
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.
Preview – Japan vs Samoa
With a poor excuse for a Pacific Nations Cup lined up for this year, the two nations have taken it upon themselves to schedule an extra match to act as a warm up.
In Review Part 1
A review of four more of the weekend’s games, including an upset in Tbilisi, a surprising scoreline in Cardiff, and two blowouts over the Iberian sides in Lisbon and Madrid.