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Gregor Townsend, le sélectionneur de l’Écosse, a désigné ses 23 joueurs pour affronter les Tonga dans la poule B au Stade de Nice le dimanche 24 septembre et a apporté quatre changements à son XV de départ par rapport à la défaite de la première journée contre l’Afrique du Sud, dont deux dans le pack et deux à l’arrière.
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Ainsi, le pilier Rory Sutherland fera ses débuts en Coupe du Monde de Rugby à l’âge de 31 ans, tout comme Kyle Steyn qui sera titularisé à l’aile droite.
Steyn a marqué quatre essais lors de sa première titularisation internationale contre les Tonga lors de la dernière rencontre entre les deux équipes en 2021. Il compte en tout neuf essais en 13 sélections avec l’Écosse.
Le joueur de 29 ans est le seul joueur écossais à avoir marqué quatre essais à Murrayfield. Il est aussi le premier à en marquer quatre depuis Gavin Hastings contre la Côte d’Ivoire lors de la Coupe du Monde de Rugby 1995.
XV de départ
1 Rory Sutherland
2 George Turner
3 Zander Fagerson
4 Richie Gray
5 Scott Cummings
6 Jamie Ritchie (c)
7 Rory Darge
8 Jack Dempsey
9 Ben White
10 Finn Russell
11 Duhan van der Merwe
12 Sione Tuipulotu
13 Chris Harris
14 Kyle Steyn
15 Blair Kinghorn
Remplaçants
16 Ewan Ashman
17 Pierre Schoeman
18 WP Nel
19 Sam Skinner
20 Matt Fagerson
21 George Horne
22 Huw Jones
23 Darcy Graham
Un banc solide
Ewan Ashman et Sam Skinner sont également en ligne pour faire leurs débuts en Coupe du Monde de Rugby après avoir été appelés sur le banc.
La présence de Sutherland entraîne la relégation de Pierre Schoeman sur le banc, où il sera accompagné de Darcy Graham, prolifique marqueur d’essais.
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Dans la deuxième-ligne, Scott Cummings remplace Grant Gilchrist et il y a un changement au centre avec Chris Harris qui remplace Huw Jones au poste de 13. Pour autant, si Gilchrist n’est pas retenu dans la liste des 23, Jones fait partie des remplaçants
Chris Harris avait participé aux quatre matchs de l’Écosse lors de la Coupe du Monde de Rugby 2019 mais n’avait pas été retenu contre les Springboks. Sa seule titularisation cette année a eu lieu contre l’Italie lors des matchs de préparation à la Coupe du Monde de Rugby 2023, fin juillet
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Got a lot of over the top abuse from Crusader fans, in particular, who thought every 7 they had was miles better. Now we will see if anyone is better? Laid his body on the line every game so finishing early makes sense. A lot of life left after rugby.
1 Go to commentsA poor decision to appoint Carley as not only is Pearce a better referee but also importantly speaks French.
2 Go to commentsHe is 100 % on the mark. Malicious arrogance with a lack of respect for the other teams mostly the south. they must learn from True rugby nations like the Boks and Kiwis
117 Go to commentsThis Outiniqua boy has played sublime rugby and deserves a spot in BI LIONS team. Well played son
4 Go to commentsI don’t like to see players miss big matches but this ban looks to be tailored to allow him to compete in the final. In principle a suspension for a very dangerous tackle in a semi should warrant missing the relevant final. Done now. One the flip side having both teams with very strong squads/teams available for the final will add to the occassion hopefully.
1 Go to commentsTalent to burn and a huge engine..hope he gets a shot at higher honours
2 Go to commentsIf anything like his dad he has a bright future, Soane was the best ball carrying props ive ever seen using a combination of pace power and footwork.
1 Go to commentsThose who saw Sharks vs Clermont and Ox N'Che vs Rabah Slimani should have a good idea of the best scrumagers… May be not the best props…
2 Go to commentsIt's been an unusual era of unpopular, highly competitive, domineering, fairly big fly halves in the home nations with Farrell, Sexton and Biggar. Russell is different in personality and player I think. I'd rank Sexton first of the three because he is just as good a game controller but also has a great passing game. And his competitiveness never seems to cause problems with refs.
34 Go to commentsThank goodness he wasn't born in Scotland, he'd have been a great candidate for the Scottish Barbarians. I wouldn't put it past them to push for a “where the player was conceived” rule 😂
2 Go to commentsOwen Farrell is one of the most polarising figures in the game. His entire attitude on the field (and sometimes off of it) smacks of arrogance and he is about as brash as Donald Trump in a political debate. Yet behind that facade is a calculating, determined and powerful leader who drives any team forward with an Iron will. You are right in that he gets better in the heat of battle and in the face of overwhelming odds. He develops a narrow focus and he delivers his best in a way that few others can. He is one of Englands great performers who sacrificed alot for the team and who often bears the weight of responsibility of leadership alone on the field and in front of the media. Despite what many think of him he is a fantastic game manager with a good rugby brain. He will be sorely missed from the international stage
34 Go to commentsAlways proud of the effort, Sam. The All blacks never stop fighting, never just roll over. He didn’t get anywhere near the respect he earned, but that’s due to results, not commitment to the cause. Have fun dominating in Japan!
1 Go to commentsNot sure why Papali’i thinks Scott Robertson needs his help to select the next All Black Captain. In my view, Papali’i would be well advised to have a good hard look at his own game, and to reflect on how fortunate he is to even wear the black jersey. Rather than shouting at his team mates at every set piece, standing in the mid-field pointing and holding his arms out and flopping to the ground at the back of every second or third ruck, may I suggest he would be far better employed actually doing something on the field. Seriously, watch him for 10 minutes during a game - not much happens. When was the last time he was first to a breakdown, or actually made a turnover? If Robertson is half the Coach I think he is, Papali’i will not be anywhere near the AB’s this season.
11 Go to commentsHiding coming up for Saders.
1 Go to commentsDagg really does go down some rabbit holes doesnt he? In the name I guess.
6 Go to commentsHey Brett I’m one who is looking forward to seeing JS back on the rugby field. I was under the impression that a large portion of his contract was via a third party so RA isn’t having to foot the bill My big concern is around the Tahs and what is happening there, why are so many players bailing. Is it the program, the coaches or the culture. Joe Schmidt recently said he had been at the Tahs all week and DC is a good coach. Something doesn’t gel , 10 front row forwards in a season that’s not bad luck
16 Go to commentsIncorrect title. He hasn’t said Furlong is one of the best scrummagers. He said he is one of the best props.
2 Go to comments“_It seems like a crazy thing that he was counting them_“ Are you stupid, mate? Anyone with more than half a brain understands that he meant “a lot” or something similar. Do you really think he was counting? “*Goode*: Told you, Jim!“ No, you banana. You said, explicitly, that the Irish players didn’t say what EE said they did. Even though you weren’t there. Even though you didn’t hear a word they said. M0r0n.
117 Go to commentsI am sure that Scott Robertson did do the courtesy of telling Sam Cane that he was not in his All Black plans and NZR would support him if he wished to sign a lucrative pension playing out his career in the cream puff rugby that is Japan’s Top League. I fail to see this as a negative as Israel Dagg is trying to spin it. Razor allowed Cane to leave with dignity rather than being unceremoniously dumped as was Buck Shelford.
6 Go to commentsHey rugbypass can I also get involved with writing rugby articles?
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