Marc Lievremont announced his RWC squad after France's 26-22 win over Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Ireland. He had been expected to leave out Fabien Barcella, but he has gone for the Props Sylvain Marconnet and Thomas Domingo the former is dropped, whilst Domingo has been struggling with a knee problem. He said: (quote) It was a difficult choice. I always … [Read more...]
Australia announce RWC Squad
Matt Giteau is a high profile non member of the squad, the 28-year-old signalled his exclusion for the tournament, which starts on 9 September, via social networking site Twitter. Whilst the other news is Rocky Elsom has been relieved of the Australia captaincy for the World Cup in New Zealand. Back-rower Matt Hodgson has also been overlooked by Deans for the 30-man squad. The … [Read more...]
Argentina 1st To Name 30 Man RWC 2011 Squad
Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has named his 30-man squad for the Rugby World Cup 2011 tournament in New Zealand.Juan Martín Hernández has failed in his race to be fit Hernández, who last played for the Pumas in June 2009 against England, underwent surgery after injuring his right knee playing for Racing Metro in the French Top 14 back in March but misses out on the tournament … [Read more...]
South Africa name 49 World Cup Squad
South Africa have included 21 2007 tournament winners in a preliminary 49-man training squad. It also includes uncapped props Dean Greyling, Werner Kruger and Coenie Oosthuizen, fly-half Elton Jantjies, and back-rowers Ashley Johnson and Duane Vermeulen. Ulster's Johann Muller, Ruan Pienaar and BJ Botha join Francois Steyn (Racing Metro) as overseas picks. Former Ospreys … [Read more...]
England Rugby World Cup training squad
England Team Manager Martin Johnson has named his 45 man training squad and as expected it includes; Saracens prop Matt Stevens, teammate Mouritz Botha, Leicester Tigers centre Manusamoa Tuilagiand teammate Thomas Waldrom as well as Gloucester wing Charlie Sharples. All of the 2011 RBS 6 Nations squad are included, while there are call-ups for Stevens, his Saracens , all of … [Read more...]