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Tonga clash the most important match of Townsend's Scotland career - Martin Hannan

Scotland must win against their Pool B opponents for a host of different reasons.

The National (Scotland)

France vs Namibia: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

France take on Namibia in their latest Rugby World Cup outing tonight.

Evening Standard

Ireland won’t change approach against South Africa ‘Bomb squad’ – Caelan Doris

Victory over the Springboks could seal a World Cup quarter-final place for Ireland.

The Independent UK

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Rugby World Cup: Eddie Jones pledges tactical rethink for Australia in crucial Wales showdown

Wallabies need new ideas as they look to keep their Pool C campaign alive with a mammoth clash in Lyon this weekend

Evening Standard

Sione Vailanu promises to raise Tonga performance levels ahead of Scotland clash

The 28-year-old is looking forward to the fixture.

The National (Scotland)

England duo Maro Itoje and Ollie Chessum don’t want to be rested against Chile

A much-changed England team is expected to face the lowest-ranked team in their group.

The Independent UK

England cannot afford to ‘sleepwalk’ into Chile game, warns Ollie Chessum

A number of smaller nations have impressed at this World Cup so far

The Independent UK

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Malakai Fekitoa warns Scotland are facing 'the best Tongan side ever assembled'

The Pacific Island nation, the smallest at the tournament this year with a population of around 100,000, have never made it out of the pool stages…

The National (Scotland)

South Africa go big and bold with reboot of forward heavy bench against Ireland

Eben Etzebeth is fit to face Ireland and has been included in a power-laden South Africa side for the pivotal Pool B match on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Warren Gatland has been there and done it – Alex King glad he is in Wales’ camp

Wales are heading towards a fourth successive World Cup quarter-final appearance under head coach Gatland.

The Independent UK

Fully-fit squad for Ireland with Finlay Bealham available for South Africa match

All 33 members of Andy Farrell’s squad trained on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Which nations move up as tournament continues?

How has the second weekend of fixtures affected our rankings?

The Independent UK

‘A massive threat’: Crowley says Italy braced for battle against Uruguay

The Italy head coach, Kieran Crowley, believes Uruguay will pose a ‘massive’ threat” when the sides meet at Stade de Nice

The Guardian - UK

Danny Cipriani interview: ‘Rugby is led in fear ... it will become a niche sport without changes’

Danny Cipriani reflects on rugby’s “fear-based coaching” and worries that the sport he loves will be a niche offering in next to no time without bold changes.

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The Independent UK

On this day in 2015: Japan stun South Africa at Rugby World Cup

Karne Hesketh’s 84th-minute try sealed a staggering victory.

The Independent UK

Taulupe Faletau: Belief and confidence key for Wales at World Cup

Wales number eight set for key role in Wallabies showdown.

The Independent UK

Why are England kicking so much at the Rugby World Cup?

England’s kick pressure strategy may be unpopular with some supporters but appears to be here to stay

The Independent UK

England netball star Chelsea Pitman announces international retirement

Pitman won 52 caps for the Vitality Roses.

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Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup 2023: Ben Earl, Johnny Sexton and Josua Tuisova feature in Team of the Weekend

Festival of rugby continues in France

The National (Scotland)

Bryan Easson names Scotland squad for WXV2 tournament

He has named three uncapped players in the squad.

The Independent UK

Conor Murray: Ireland squad in ‘unbelievable nick’ ahead of South Africa clash

Ireland launched their World Cup campaign with bonus-point successes over Romania and Tonga.

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones says Australia ‘under the pump’ heading into crunch Wales showdown

The Wallabies suffered a shock 22-15 defeat to Fiji at the weekend.

The National (Scotland)

Far from faultless but England do the business in bonus-point win over Japan

After all the pre-tournament angst, England are almost there.

The Independent UK

Rob Herring says family all supporting Ireland against native South Africa

Herring’s mother and two of his three sisters have travelled from Cape Town for the tournament.

The Guardian - UK

It’s all kicking off: does winning an on-pitch fight help a team achieve victory?

Results from academic studies suggest psychological momentum gained from winning a collision may not actually deliver the expected momentum boost

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