Portugal add former Sakura Fifteen boss to coaching staff ahead of Nations Cup
Lesley McKenzie has joined Rugby World Cup-bound Portugal after six years in charge of the Sakura Fifteen.
Joe Harvey
05 Sep 2026, 4:45
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