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Adam Beard in for Cory Hill in Wales’ only change to starting XV vs France for Paris Six Nations Test

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has made one change to his starting line-up for Saturday’s Six Nations title and Grand Slam mission against France. Lock Adam Beard returns instead of Cory Hill following a 48-7 victory over Italy in Rome last weekend. Pivac has made four switches on the replacements’ bench, selecting Hill, prop Nicky Smith, flanker James Botham and […]

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England flanker Curry 'has the potential to be another McCaw'

‘Special’ England flanker Tom Curry has the potential to be ‘another Richie McCaw’, says forwards coach Matt Proudfoot – South African reveals how Springboks identified rookie forward as ‘main threat’ during series in 2018 The 22-year-old flanker has become an integral part of Eddie Jones ‘ side  Curry has made 32 appearances since making his Test debut in 2017  McCaw […]

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Wales fans are enjoying a new golden generation

The heroes of the 1970s will always be revered but Wales fans are enjoying a new golden generation – Wayne Pivac’s men have their sights set on a fifth clean sweep of the Six Nations era Wales could secure a fifth clean sweep of the Six Nations era by beating France Pivac has guided his side to victories against Ireland, […]

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Johnny Sexton believes Six Nations win over England will earn Ireland more Lions places

Johnny Sexton believes beating England should guarantee Ireland have greater representation on this summer’s British and Irish Lions tour than their weekend opponents. Saturday’s Six Nations game in Dublin is effectively a dead rubber as a second-placed finish is the best either country can hope for at the end of underwhelming campaigns. Yet, with Lions boss Warren Gatland still finalising […]

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