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\\nThe Welsh outfit are still in with a shout of making it out of Conference A but will have to be near-perfect if they want to make it through.
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Clarke’s side find themselves eight points adrift of Cardiff Blues, despite having one less win, due to the team from the Welsh capital’s ability to pick up those crucial bonus points.
\\nThe two sides face off in the final round of action, with the pair and Irish side Connacht likely to be fighting it out for the crucial third qualification spot in their division.
\\nWhat does their remaining schedule look like?
\\nIf Ospreys could choose who to face going into the final four weekends of action, it would not be far off the teams they will face – and they will hope to get 20 points from the 20 available.
\\nRound 18’s fixture against Conference B’s bottom side Scarlets could yield a win before they make a trip to South Africa.
\\nA win over Toyota Cheetahs in Round 19 would go a long way to prevent any chance of them dropping down Conference A, as a win would extend the gap between the two sides.
\\nThe final two rounds will be all about grinding out the necessary wins – particularly on the final weekend, with a trip to the Welsh capital against Cardiff Blues on the agenda.
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\\nJustin Tipuric is now in his 10th season with the Ospreys and his influence from the back row could be an integral part of any charge into the knock-out rounds.
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\\nOwen Watkin could be crucial in the backline as he looks to come back into the Ospreys fold having last featured in the Guinness PRO14 in December.
\\nThe inside centre has been dangerous in his appearances for Wales this spring and had impressed for his club prior to the turn of the year, tackling hard and carrying with purpose.
\\nThere are a host of experienced internationals the Ospreys can hope to fall back on to carry them to the end of the season – with any of George North, Alun Wyn Jones and Dan Lydiate able to step up to inspire a victory against any opponent.
\\nWhat’s the ‘must-win’ game for the Ospreys?
\\nThe Ospreys’ final-round match-up with Cardiff Blues may be the one to decide which team makes it into the Finals Series.
\\nIt could be a straight shoot-out between the two as they both push for a berth in the knock-out rounds.
\\nOspreys will be hoping they will know what is needed on the final weekend of action thanks to a game in the preceding earlier round.
\\nTheir requirements may well be decided in Round 20 when the Blues and fellow Finals Series rivals Connacht do battle at the Sportsground.
\\nCan Ospreys go all the way if they reach the Guinness PRO14 Final Series?
\\nAs the second-most successful team in the competition’s history, the Ospreys definitely have the pedigree to make it to the competition’s climax.
\\nTheir four wins is only bettered by Leinster, but they last lifted the trophy at the end of the 2011-12 season.
\\nThey undoubted have the quality in their squad, with the likes of Lydiate, North and Jones all veterans with international calibre, but their patchy form up until now means they will be underdogs to make it through.
\\nOne thing worth remembering is that the Ospreys have never lost a final when they have made it there – with four wins from their four finals appearances.
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\\nFollowing their Grand Slam heroics Josh Navidi and Gareth Anscombe go straight into the starting line-up, with Dillon Lewis named on the bench.
\\nFellow Six Nations squad members Seb Davies, Josh Turnbull, Tomos Williams and Jarrod Evans are also all included in the match-day 23 for the Cardiff Arms Park encounter.
\\nIt is a significant boost to the Blues, who are battling to reach the PRO14 play-offs and qualification for the Heineken Champions Cup.
\\nMulvihill said: “It’s great to be able to include all of our Wales internationals following a hugely successful Six Nations.
\\n“They will have no problem getting themselves up for a Welsh derby and we are all hugely motivated for this crucial fixture.
\\n“The Scarlets traditionally, are a team who really like to move the ball and will test us across the park so we will have to be at our defensive best to negate their attacking threats.
\\n“They have proven in the past they are a champion team and they have their own top three aspirations so we know they will be desperate to win this contest.
\\n“But we set ourselves the target of being the number one team in Wales at the start of the season and a victory this weekend will take us one step closer to that goal and that top three place.”
\\nWales’ Capital Region raced to a stunning 34-5 bonus-point victory over the Scarlets in December and are targeting a memorable double to remain in the play-off hunt.
\\nWith the euphoria of a Welsh Grand Slam and so much at stake in the PRO14, a bumper crowd is expected at the Arms Park.
\\nMulvihill added: “There’s going to be a massive crowd and at the start of the week we only got a few thousand left to sell out Cardiff Arms Park.
\\n“It’s going to be an absolutely cracking game and a great advert for regional rugby.”
\\nCardiff Blues : G Anscombe; O Lane, R Lee-Lo, W Halaholo, A Summerhill; J Evans, T Williams; R Gill, K Dacey (capt), D Arhip, J Turnbull, R Thornton, J Navidi, O Robinson, N Williams.
\\nReplacements: E Lewis, R Carre, D Lewis, S Davies, S Lewis-Hughes, L Williams, H Millard, M Morgan.
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\\nThe Wales international flanker has been sidelined with a foot issue since the defeat to the Blues at Parc y Scarlets at the end of December.
\\nHe is named as one of five changes to the Scarlets’ side that claimed a hard-earned 10-6 win against Munster last time out.
\\nHead coach Wayne Pivac includes eight of Wales’ Six Nations-winning squad in his match-day 23.
\\nLeigh Halfpenny, Rhys Patchell, Wyn Jones and Samson Lee are named in the starting XV, with Rob Evans, Gareth Davies, Ken Owens and Steff Evans among the replacements.
\\nPatchell replaces Dan Jones as the only change behind the scrum, while up front, tight-head prop Lee and lock Steve Cummins return. James Davies replaces Dan Davis in the back row, while Marc Jones comes in at hooker for the injured Ryan Elias.
\\nElias has a shoulder problem and is likely to be sidelined for up to six weeks, as is second row Jake Ball, who has a foot injury.
\\nSuccessive wins over the Cheetahs and Munster have kept Pivac’s side firmly in the play-off race with only five points separating the Scarlets in fourth from Benetton in second.
\\nLooking forward to Friday’s clash, Pivac said: “It stacks up for a massive derby.
\\n“The team that gets success goes a long way towards getting a place in the play-offs in either conference so there is a lot to play for and interesting with both squads welcoming back players from the Six Nations. It is going to be a tight affair.
\\n“We looked at the last couple of games as ‘must win’ because the position we found ourselves in. We dubbed the Munster as cup final for that group without the internationals and were delighted with the result.
\\n“We are seeing this game as one of two Test matches, Blues and Edinburgh, because all three teams are in the fight for the play-offs.
\\n“They (Blues) are in the same position as us so they will be desperate. They are playing at home, they had success against us last time so they will be reasonably confident.
\\n“It is going to be a big challenge, but we have won our last couple of matches match and if we can get another win it sets us up nicely.”
\\nScarlets (v Cardiff Blues, Cardiff Arms Park; Friday, 7.35pm)
\\nLeigh Halfpenny; Johnny McNicholl, Kieron Fonotia (capt), Paul Asquith, Ioan Nicholas; Rhys Patchell, Kieran Hardy; Wyn Jones, Marc Jones, Samson Lee, Lewis Rawlins, Steve Cummins, Josh Macleod, James Davies, Uzair Cassiem.
\\nReplacements: Ken Owens, Rob Evans, Werner Kruger, Josh Helps, Will Boyde, Gareth Davies, Dan Jones, Steff Evans.
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\\nThere is a welcome return to competitive action for a number of players that have been out with injury for the last few months as Leinster look to get back up and running in the Guinness PRO14 after a few weeks off.
\\nCiarán Frawley comes in at full back for his first start in the number 15 jersey, with Fergus McFadden on the right wing and Barry Daly on the left.
\\nIn the centre Joe Tomane makes his first start since injuring his hamstring in November against the Southern Kings. The 17 times capped Australian is joined in the centre by Noel Reid.
\\nLuke McGrath is back from a knee injury to take his place at scrumhalf with Ross Byrne outside him at number ten.
\\nIn the pack the front row sees Ed Byrne, Seán Cronin and Michael Bent selected with Josh Murphy and Mick Kearney in the second row.
\\nCaptain Rhys Ruddock is joined in the back row by Dan Leavy who has recovered from a calf injury and by Max Deegan to complete the Leinster XV.
\\nOn the bench Nick McCarthy is the final player to make a welcome return from injury with the 23 year old selected for the first time since November.
\\nLeinster Rugby (caps in brackets):
\\n15. Ciarán Frawley (10)
14. Fergus McFadden (175)
13. Noel Reid (117)
12. Joe Tomane (9)
11. Barry Daly (33)
10. Ross Byrne (65)
9. Luke McGrath (106)
1. Ed Byrne (38)
2. Seán Cronin (166)
3. Michael Bent (118)
4. Josh Murphy (18)
5. Mick Kearney (48)
6. Rhys Ruddock (156) CAPTAIN
7. Dan Leavy (61)
8. Max Deegan (38)
16. Bryan Byrne (37)
17. Jack McGrath (141)
18. Andrew Porter (48)
19. Jack Dunne (2)
20. Oisín Dowling (2)
21. Nick McCarthy (32)
22. Jimmy O’Brien (5)
23. Conor O’Brien (15)
Referee: Ben Whitehouse (Wales)
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\\nCarty and Marmion will start on the bench, as Caolin Blade and Kyle Godwin are named as the starting half-back partnership.
\\nPeter Robb and Tom Farrell start again in the Connacht midfield following the bonus point win over Ospreys in the last round. Meanwhile in the back three, Tiernan O’Halloran is named at full-back with Matt Healy and Darragh Leader on the wings.
\\nDillane’s inclusion sees him named in a second row alongside James Cannon, with Gavin Thornbury returning from injury to take his place on the bench.
\\nIn the front row, props Denis Buckley and Finlay Bealham are selected with Shane Delahunt at hooker.
\\nThe back row has a familiar look to it with captain Jarrad Butler at number 8 and Eoin McKeon and Colby Fainga’a at blindside and openside respectively.
\\nAhead of the game, Connacht Head Coach Andy Friend says his side are expecting a huge challenge from an in-form Benetton side. “They have been great all year,” said Friend. “I’m not surprised they’re sitting in second spot. They’re playing a physical yet attractive brand of rugby. They’ve got a lot of quality players, so we are preparing for a top side coming to the Sportsground. We are in a similar situation, they are sitting second in their conference and we are third in ours so both teams will be looking for a win.”
\\nWith four rounds of games left in the PRO14, Friend is satisfied that Connacht’s destiny is in their own hands. “We said at the start of the year we wanted to be there at the business end and we’re there or thereabouts, but we need to keep winning to make sure we control our destiny. If we keep winning we stay in control. If we don’t, then we have to start looking at points and seeing where we can scrounge some. At this stage it’s just about the win”.
\\n#CONvBEN
Kick-off 7:35pm:
(15-9) Tiernan O’Halloran, Darragh Leader, Tom Farrell, Peter Robb, Matt Healy, Kyle Godwin, Caolin Blade, (1-8) Denis Buckley, Shane Delahunt, Finlay Bealham, Ultan Dillane, James Cannon, Eoin McKeon, Colby Fainga’a, Jarrad Butler (Capt).
\\nReplacements (16-23): Tom McCartney, Peter McCabe, Conor Carey, Gavin Thornbury, Eoghan Masterson, Kieran Marmion, Jack Carty, Stephen Fitzgerald.
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\\nThe 71-times capped flanker is named in a starting XV that features 10 internationalists – four of whom started in last weekend’s remarkable 38-38 Calcutta Cup draw at Twickenham. Scotland stars Darcy Graham, Hamish Watson, Ben Toolis and WP Nel all return for tomorrow night’s crunch match.
\\nThe team selection also sees Scotland centre Matt Scott return to action for the first time in over five months following a head injury sustained against RC Toulon back in October.
\\nAhead of the fixture, Head Coach Richard Cockerill, said: “We need to be as strong as we can be because we’ve had some poor results where we’ve slipped up where we shouldn’t have.
\\n“That’s put us in a situation where, with four league games to go, we’re probably going to have to win all of them if we want to qualify for the play-offs.
\\n“There’s been a lot of disruption over the last two months because of the Six Nations, but it is now back to the bread and butter of the league and making sure we get it right tomorrow night.”
\\n“It’ll be good to have John [Barclay] back on the field and he can share his experience with the rest of the team.
\\n“He’s a fantastic player and his leadership around the group and his knowledge of the game is very, very good, and that could well be important for us in the run-in.”
\\nA revamped back-three sees Graham return to club action following last weekend’s two-try performance against England in the Guinness Six Nations.
\\nThe winger is joined by fullback Dougie Fife and wing Duhan van der Merwe, with both players returning from injuries that kept them out of the defeat to Benetton two weeks ago.
\\nScott – who makes his seventh start of the season – is partnered by James Johnstone in midfield, with the latter scoring his seventh try of the season against Benetton a fortnight ago.
\\nExperienced scrum-half Henry Pyrgos captains the side, with Jaco van der Walt at stand-off.
\\nPierre Schoeman is named at loosehead prop and packs down alongside Scotland pairing Ross Ford and Nel, while Toolis is partnered by fellow club centurion Fraser McKenzie in the second-row.
\\nBarclay makes his debut at blindside flanker with Scotland star Watson at openside, while Fijian international No. 8 Viliame Mata returns to the No. 8 jersey.
\\nEdinburgh team to face Leinster at BT Murrayfield in the Guinness PRO14 on Friday 22 March (kick-off 7.35pm) – live on Premier Sports
\\n15. Dougie Fife (122)
14. Darcy Graham (19)
13. James Johnstone (38)
12. Matt Scott (80)
11. Duhan van der Merwe (36)
10. Jaco van der Walt (35)
9. Henry Pyrgos (19) CAPTAIN
1. Pierre Schoeman (18)
2. Ross Ford (194)
3. WP Nel (129)
4. Fraser McKenzie (112)
5. Ben Toolis (105)
6. John Barclay*
7. Hamish Watson (95)
8. Viliame Mata (55)
Replacements: 16. Cameron Fenton (11); 17. Allan Dell (57); 18. Simon Berghan (62); 19. Callum Hunter-Hill (15); 20. Magnus Bradbury (60); 21. Charlie Shiel (2); 22. Simon Hickey (16); 23. Chris Dean (83)
\\nUnavailable due to injury: Lewis Carmichael; David Cherry; Luke Hamilton; Blair Kinghorn
\\nEdinburgh competitive debut*
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\\nThe match will be officiated by Scottish referee Mike Adamson, his assistants Sam Grove-White, Graeme Ormiston and broadcast live on DAZN.
\\nFull back will be Luca Sperandio, on the wings Ratuva Tavuyara and Monty Ioane. Tommaso Benvenuti and captain Alberto Sgarbi will be the centres.
\\nThe half backs are Dewaldt Duvenage at scrum half and captain Ian McKinley at fly-half.
\\nThe front row will consist of Nicola Quaglio, Hame Faiva and Marco Riccioni.
\\nLocks will be Irné Herbst and Alessandro Zanni. Finally, the back row sees Marco Lazzaroni, Giovanni Pettinelli and Toa Halafihi completing the XV chosen by Crowley.
\\nBenetton Rugby:
\\n15 Luca Sperandio, 14 Ratuva Tavuyara, 13 Tommaso Benvenuti, 12 Alberto Sgarbi (C), 11 Monty Ioane, 10 Ian McKinley (C), 9 Dewaldt Duvenage, 8 Toa Halafihi, 7 Giovanni Pettinelli, 6 Marco Lazzaroni, 5 Alessandro Zanni, 4 Irné Herbst, 3 Marco Riccioni, 2 Hame Faiva, 1 Nicola Quaglio.
\\nSubstitutes: 16 Tomas Baravalle, 17 Derrick Appiah, 18 Tiziano Pasquali, 19 Marco Barbini, 20 Robert Barbieri, 21 Giorgio Bronzini, 22 Antonio Rizzi, 23 Tommaso Iannone
\\nHead Coach: Kieran Crowley
\\nUnavailable: Ignacio Brex, Dean Budd, Marco Fuser, Ornel Gega, Engjel Makelara, Nasi Manu, Federico Zani
\\nReferee: Mike Adamson (SRU)
Assistants: Sam Grove-White (SRU), Graeme Ormiston (SRU)
TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)
The Guinness PRO14 Final is one of the most entertaining games in the rugby calendar and takes place in Glasgow’s Celtic Park on May 25. Tickets start at just £25 for adults, £1 for kids. Visit www.pro14rugby.org/finaltickets
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\\nAllen, 26-years old, has been in impressive form this season, his second with the Ospreys, scoring five tries in 19 games so far this campaign.
\\nThe positive news comes just 24 hours after this season’s top try scorer, Luke Morgan, also confirmed a new deal to stay at the Liberty Stadium next year and beyond.
\\nSpeaking about his new deal, Allen admitted he was delighted to be staying at the Ospreys.
\\n“Yes, I am” he said
\\n“It’s been a tough couple of months for a few of the boys but ,from the start of the season, I spoke to Clarkie, I spoke to the coaches, and this is where I want to be. I’m really thrilled now to get it signed and get it all sorted.
\\n“It’s been a big year for me, the most games I’ve played in a season, and that’s allowed me to keep doing the little things right, keep working on my game and keep developing. Jockey (Matt Sherratt) has been really good at helping me keep on top of that.
\\n“There are four big games left for us now, we are still in the hunt, and we want to go out and secure that third spot.”
\\nLike his former Wales Sevens colleague Morgan, the Cardiff born centre has agreed a new two-year deal with his current contract due to expire at the end of the season.
\\nCapped by Wales at U18 and U20 level, the former Cardiff Blues man made a huge impression on the sevens circuit and claimed a HSBC Sevens World Series Fans’ Favourite Try of the Year award for his solo effort in the final of the Hong Kong Sevens against Fiji.
\\nAllen has six full Wales caps, the latest coming on the unbeaten tour of the Pacific Nations two summers ago where he worked closely with Matt Sherratt.
\\nHaving linked up with the Ospreys for the first time off the back of that tour, he won the Guinness man of the match award on his debut at the Liberty on the opening day of the 17/18 season, a 22-13 win over Zebre. He has six tries from 28 appearances to date.
\\nOspreys Head Coach, Allen Clarke, welcomed the news, saying:
\\n“Cory has been one of our most consistent performers this season so this new contract is richly deserved.
\\n“He’s had a good run of form and we’ve seen real growth in him as a person, on and off the field.
\\n“It’s clear that there is more to come from Cory, who we believe has the potential to be a really big player for us in the future so this is fantastic news for Ospreys Rugby.”
\\nThe Guinness PRO14 Final is one of the most entertaining games in the rugby calendar and takes place in Glasgow’s Celtic Park on May 25. Tickets start at just £25 for adults, £1 for kids. Visit www.pro14rugby.org/finaltickets
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\\nThe exciting centre has become a crowd favourite since arriving in the Welsh capital in 2016, with his electric footwork causing chaos throughout the Guinness PRO14.
\\nHe made a try-scoring debut against Benetton Rugby in 2016 and has gone on to make 57 appearances in total, scoring 13 tries in the process.
\\nThe former Super Rugby winner qualifies for Wales under residency next season and has reaffirmed his commitment to the Blues with this new deal.
\\nHe said: “I’m really happy to sign a new contract at Cardiff Blues. The welcome I have received since I arrived here has been awesome and my family absolutely love it.
\\n“This has definitely become our home and I’m really excited about what the future holds for Cardiff Blues.
\\n“We showed our potential last season by winning the European Challenge Cup and with so many exciting young players we can continue building and improving.
\\n“We have a massive few weeks coming up and it would be an awesome achievement to make the Guinness PRO14 play-offs. That is my sole focus right now but looking further ahead we have a massive amount of potential and I want to be part of that.”
\\nThe 28-year-old, who grew up in Auckland and represented Tonga at U20 level, has formed a formidable partnership with former Hurricanes teammate Rey Lee-Lo in Cardiff and compliments a hugely competitive midfield.
\\nCardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill was delighted to retain the hot-stepping centre’s services and believes he can get better and better at the Arms Park.
\\nHe added: “Willis is such an exciting player, who has shown what he is capable of with big moments in big matches.
\\n“He qualifies for Wales in the autumn and is looking forward to a massive off-season to take himself to the next level and put himself in the frame for selection.
\\n“He has become a really important member of the group and compliments the young players coming through our system and thrives upon that competition.
\\n“Both Willis and his family are very happy and settled in Cardiff and we are delighted that he has decided to remain at the Arms Park.”
\\nThe Guinness PRO14 Final is one of the most entertaining games in the rugby calendar and takes place in Glasgow’s Celtic Park on May 25. Tickets start at just £25 for adults, £1 for kids. Visit www.pro14rugby.org/finaltickets
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\\nThe 23-year-old winger scored three tries for Warren Gatland’s side in their Grand Slam campaign as they completed the clean sweep in the 2019 Guinness Six Nations.
\\nHe started all five games in the Championship and was a constant menace to opposition defences, resulting in him being nominated for the Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship.
\\nAnd he will now return home at the end of this season, moving across the bridge from Worcester Warriors to the BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park outfit to continue his international career.
\\nUnder the WRU’s 60-cap rule, Adams – who has 11 caps to his name – needed to be playing in Wales next season to stay on the Test scene.
\\nWith that situation now resolved, Blues fans can look forward to seeing the former Scarlets man light up the Guinness PRO14 with his electrifying pace and powerful physique.
\\nHe will link up with a backline that could potentially be the best around and ahead of his arrival, we’ve had a look at how John Mulvihill’s vision is shaping up for next season.
\\nHALF-BACKS
\\n9. Tomos Williams
\\nLike Adams, Tomos Williams has recently enjoyed his international breakthrough and looks set to be ever-present at scrum-half for both club and country for the considerable future.
\\nWhile his Guinness Six Nations was hampered by injury, he played a key role in sparking Wales’ stunning comeback from 16-0 behind to beat France in the opening round.
\\nIt was his Championship debut for his country in Paris, but he showed his class to score the opening try against Les Bleus after combining with Adams – a partnership that will be reunited at Arms Park.
\\n![\\\"\\\"](\\\"https://d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net/pro12/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/30121633/TomosWilliams-1024x576.jpg\\\")
10. Jarrod Evans / Gareth Anscombe
\\nThe Blues are blessed with talent at fly-half, with current Welsh No.10 Gareth Anscombe and Jarrod Evans – who has been tipped as a future replacement – both on their books.
\\nAnscombe had his doubters going into the Guinness Six Nations, but he proved them wrong as he delivered a man-of-the-match performance in the crucial victory against Ireland.
\\nHe set up the opening try and kicked 20 points to seal the Grand Slam. Meanwhile, at just 22, Evans has already made his international debut and will provide strong competition for Anscombe at Blues.
\\nCENTRES
\\n12. Willis Halaholo
\\nAn explosive presence in the Cardiff Blues backline, Willis Halaholo has gone from strength to strength since arriving at the club from Super Rugby in October 2016.
\\nThe 28-year-old delivered a barnstorming display against Munster at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park in September – a performance that included two assists and a try of his own against the Irish province.
\\n13. Rey Lee-Lo / Harri Millard
\\nThere are options for the Blues at outside centre, with the experience of Samoan Rey Lee-Leo complemented by the youthful energy of Welsh under-20 international Harri Millard.
\\nMillard caught the eye in age-grade rugby and has been picking up plenty of plaudits for his performances at Arms Park thanks to his dynamic displays this season.
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THE BACK THREE
\\n11. Josh Adams / 14. Owen Lane
\\nWhat more can you say about Adams? Having been released by Scarlets in 2015, he has since rebuilt his career at Worcester Warriors by terrorising teams in the English Premiership.
\\nHe has proved prolific for the club, scoring 34 tries in just 59 appearances, and scooped both the Young Player and Player of the Year Awards at Worcester last season.
\\nWith the step up to the international stage also proving no obstacle, expect Adams to continue tearing defences apart in the Guinness PRO14 next season alongside rising star Owen Lane.
\\n15. Matthew Morgan
\\nAffectionately known as ‘Nipper’, Matthew Morgan is another Welsh international amongst the Blues backline – having started against Fiji at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
\\nWhile his international career has stalled since then, the 26-year-old has grown into the No.15 role at the Blues and has caused Guinness PRO14 sides plenty of problems with his runs from deep.
\\nHallam Amos is also rumoured to be joining Blues for next season – and should the Dragons star make the move, he could be the final piece of Mulvihill’s backline jigsaw.
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\\nLeinster have already wrapped up top spot in Conference B – but everything else is up in the air.
\\nWe will look at each team and what they need to do to make it to the knock-out stages and a possible place at Celtic Park in May.
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To kick things off, we look at the Toyota Cheetahs, currently sixth in Conference A, but still with an outside shout of making the top three.
\\nThe South African team, who made the Guinness PRO14 Final Series in their first season in the Championship, currently sit sixth in Conference A, 11 points behind Connacht in third.
\\nThat leaves them with a lot of work to do to make it back to the knock-out stages, with arguably only four wins from four giving them any chance.
\\nWhat does their remaining schedule look like?
\\nIn Toyota Cheetahs’ favour is that after this weekend, they play the remainder of their games on home soil.
\\nBefore then, they travel to Scotstoun to take on the Glasgow Warriors, a must-win game to have any chance of progression.
\\nThe problem for the Cheetahs is that they have won just once outside South Africa this season and that is something they will have to change.
\\nIf they can beat the Warriors, they finish the season with home clashes against the Ospreys, Dragons and the Isuzu Southern Kings, so if they are still in contention, there is a path to a strong finish to the campaign.
\\nToyota Cheetahs run-in:
\\nR18: Glasgow Warriors (A) Saturday, March 23, 19:45
\\nR19: Ospreys (H) Saturday, April 6, 16:30
\\nR20: Dragons (H) Saturday, April 13, 18:35
\\nR21: Isuzu Southern Kings (H) Saturday, April 27, 16:30
\\nWho are going to be the difference-makers if Toyota Cheetahs can make it back to the Guinness PRO14 Final Series?
\\nThe Cheetahs have plenty of explosive weapons, who will have to perform if they are to make it back to the knock-out stages.
\\nRabz Maxwane is well clear at the top of the try-scorers chart with 13, five more than any other player.
\\n![\\\"\\\"](\\\"https://d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net/pro12/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20110058/RabzMaxwaneSB600.jpg\\\")
Elsewhere, Junior Pokomela has been a standout in the pack while Tian Schoeman offers some stability from fly-half.
\\nThey are without Ox Nché, however – the promising prop is suspended until the end of the campaign following his dangerous tackle in the clash with Leinster last time out.
\\nWhat’s the ‘must-win’ game for the Toyota Cheetahs?
\\nAt this stage, every game is a must-win game, and it all starts in Glasgow. If the Cheetahs can get a result at Scotstoun, then they do come back into contention somewhat.
\\nThat is especially true when you consider how high-scoring games in South Africa tend to be. With the number of tries scored on the high veldt, there is always the chance of picking up some bonus points, so win in Glasgow and there is a chance.
\\nCan Toyota Cheetahs go all the way if they reach the Guinness PRO14 Final Series?
\\nIt will be asking a lot of the Cheetahs to go all the way, particularly with their struggles to get wins in Europe so far this season.
\\nIf they can make it to the Guinness PRO14 Final Series, they will have to win three successive games in Europe, an away Quarter-final, Semi-final and then the Final in Glasgow.
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\\nAdams has been a hot name in rugby this season since making his international debut in last year’s Six Nations campaign, with his form for club and country attracting plenty of attention in recent months.
\\nSpeculation was rife about which region would bring him to Wales from Worcester, Cardiff Blues were the ones to land this marquee signing.
\\nHere is how it all unfolded on social media…
\\n\\n\\n \\nWell we can't let @scarlets_rugby have all the fun on the contract front….
\\n✍️
\\n— Cardiff Blues (@cardiff_blues) March 19, 2019
\\n
\\n\\n \\nThe full story as @JoshAdams951 joins @cardiff_blues ahead of next season https://t.co/NPTszDpdDK pic.twitter.com/JJGFa55xXd
\\n— Cardiff Blues (@cardiff_blues) March 19, 2019
\\n
How the media reacted…
\\n\\n\\n \\nGood day for the Welsh regions (they can happen) with Josh Adams signing for Cardiff Blues and Scarlets re-signing Jonathan Davies, Ken Owens and Rob Evans.
\\n— Ben Coles (@bencoles_) March 19, 2019
\\n
\\n\\n \\nConfirmation of Josh Adams' move to Cardiff Blues. A fantastic signing.
\\n— Ross Harries (@rossharries1) March 19, 2019
\\n
\\n\\n \\nFantastic day for regional rugby. Jonathan Davies, Ken Owens and Rob Evans signing new deals with @scarlets_rugby and @cardiff_blues signing one of the best wingers in the northern hemisphere.
\\n— Steffan Thomas (@Steffan_Thomas1) March 19, 2019
\\n
\\n\\n \\nGreat to see Josh Adams returning to Wales by signing for Cardiff Blues. A clear example of the 60-cap rule working and a real boost for regional rugby. https://t.co/3I1tncrRhq
\\n— Simon Thomas (@simonrug) March 19, 2019
\\n
\\n\\n \\nJosh Adams is a fantastic signing for Cardiff Blues.
\\nThat's a proper boost for the regions.
\\n— Paul Williams (@thepaulwilliams) March 19, 2019
\\n
\\n\\n \\n \\n\\uD83D\\uDCDD Eh… @andymcgeady you may want to update tomorrow's agenda for Episode 1 https://t.co/VnpI56bSOJ
\\n— UnderTheSticks (@UnderTheStix) March 19, 2019
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What the fans are saying….
\\n\\n\\n \\nJosh Adams to the Blues is a cracking signing
\\n— Ruairí (@_Rurz) March 19, 2019
\\n
\\n\\n \\nBrilliant signing for the Cardiff Blues.
\\nJosh Adams joining on a long-term deal.https://t.co/UYT7xkTtPC
\\n— Matthew Southcombe (@MattSouth7) March 19, 2019
\\n
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\\n— rhys \\uD83D\\uDD3B (@RhysTurner1927) March 19, 2019
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Free State Rugby is pleased to announce that utility back William Small-Smith extended his contract with the Toyota Cheetahs for another two years. He has committed to be playing for the Toyota Cheetahs until October 2021.
\\nThe talented midfielder has international experience receiving gold medals as part of the Springboks Sevens team and the Junior Springboks. Fast and with a proven ability to finish, Small-Smith’s real strength lies in his on-field organisational and leadership traits. His natural leadership on and off the field allows players around him to blossom and more of the same can be expected of this gifted midfielder.
\\nSmall-Smith has made 61 appearances for the Toyota Cheetahs so far (16 Currie Cup, 13 Super Rugby and 32 Guinness PRO14).
\\nCommenting on his contract extension, William Small-Smith said:
\\n“It was actually an easy decision to make. I moved to the Toyota Cheetahs to grow as a person and as a player and to get a lot game time and it was exactly what happened.”
\\n“I’m really excited about the feature of Free State Rugby. I feel that the Toyota Cheetah team is still in early stages of the Guinness PRO 14 championship – it’s only our second season. I believe that we are a team who can really compete to win the competition in the next year or two.”
\\n“We have a new group of players who are starting to become better with each game played.”
\\n“I really believe that we have a bright future – not only with the Currie Cup not overlapping but also with PRO14 where we want to go from strength to strength.”
\\n“It is a privilege for me extend my contract. I just want to keep contributing and keep doing what I can do to make the team better. The goal is to win any team at any time on any day.”
\\n“I’m really excited about the next two years. I really feel fortunate to be able to do what I love. I hope that I can keep on contributing.”
\\nAnnouncing the contract extension, the Harold Verster, Managing Director of the Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd said: “William is born leader with a natural feel for the game. He has an exceptional personality and a player who will always give everything for the cause he serves. He is 100% a Cheetah and we are delighted to have him for the next two years.
\\nCareer Stats:
\\nProvincial career: Debut in 2011 for Blue Bulls u.21 team
Currie Cup: 30 Currie Cup games in total, 7 tries and 2 conversions = 39 points (Blue Bulls and Cheetahs). Toyota Free State Cheetahs (2016-2018) – 16 games and 34 points.
Super Rugby: Bulls (2014) – 7 games and 5 points. Toyota Cheetahs (2016-2017) -13 games, 5 points
Guinness Pro 14: Toyota Cheetahs (2017-2018) -15 games and 26 points,
(2018-2019) -17 games and 15 points.
The Guinness PRO14 Final is one of the most entertaining games in the rugby calendar and takes place in Glasgow’s Celtic Park on May 25. Tickets start at just £25 for adults, £1 for kids. Visit www.pro14rugby.org/finaltickets
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\\nThe 26-year old winger, Wales Sevens all time top try – and points – scorer, has agreed to extend his time with the Ospreys until at least 2021 after making a huge impression in his first full season back at the home region he represented as a youngster.
\\nSpeaking after committing his future to the Ospreys, Morgan said:
\\n“It’s nice to finally get pen to paper and I’m really excited about the future now, and being here for another two years.
\\n“This is where I want to be and I was keen to get the paper signed. The way the season started my profile shot up rapidly and I know that the pressure is on me to not just hit that level every time but to keep improving and this is the right place for that.”
\\nHailing from Bridgend, Morgan represented the Ospreys at age-grade level and made one Anglo Welsh Cup appearance for the region as a teenager before embarking on his successful sevens career, scoring 131 tries from 202 matches in the World Sevens Series as well as playing at two Commonwealths Games and last summer’s Rugby World Cup Sevens.
\\nRenowned as one of the world’s leading finishers in the shortened version of the game, he rejoined the Ospreys ahead of the current season. His devastating pace and eye for a gap has seen him run in nine tries from 17 appearances to date.
\\nHe scored the only try of the game in the Christmas win over the Scarlets to cement his place as a fan’s favourite at the Liberty Stadium, while his hat-trick against Zebre at the end of November means he is just one of 10 players to score three in a game for the Ospreys, alongside esteemed wingers like Tommy Bowe, Nikki Walker and Shane Williams.
\\nHis early season impact was recognised via a first call up into Warren Gatland’s senior squad for the autumn international series, making his debut against Scotland in November.
\\n“This is excellent news for the Ospreys” said head coach, Allen Clarke.
\\n“Luke has transferred well from sevens and his tremendous start was rewarded with his first Welsh cap in fifteens. He’s electric when he gets the ball in his hands, he gets people out of their seats and scores tries. That’s what we all want to see.
\\n“What is really exciting about Luke is there’s more to come from him. He’s got a real appetite to learn the positional expertise required to really kick on from here and become a top level back three player.”
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\\nThe 23-year-old starred throughout Wales’ march to Grand Slam glory and bagged three tries in the process including stunning efforts against England and Scotland.
\\nHe has subsequently been nominated for player of the tournament and he will return to Wales in the summer to ply his trade at Cardiff Arms Park.
\\nAdams said: “It is great to be returning to Wales and I cannot wait to link up with Cardiff Blues next season.
\\n“I’ve been really impressed with John’s vision for the future and the attacking brand of rugby the Blues play will really suit my game.
\\n“It is a young and exciting squad, with a good blend of experience, which has a bright future and I’m looking forward to contributing towards that.
\\n“I will always be grateful to Worcester Warriors for giving me the opportunity to become a professional player and I have loved my time at Sixways.
\\n“But to play for Wales I need to play in Wales and Cardiff Blues is the best fit for me. I’m really looking forward to the next chapter at Cardiff Arms Park.”
\\nAdams burst onto the scene at Worcester Warriors during the 2016-17 season and has now made 59 appearances and scored a hugely impressive 34 tries.
\\nHe was the Aviva Premiership’s joint-top scorer last season with 13 tries and 17 in all competitions and scooped both the Warriors’ Young Player and Player of the Year awards.
\\nThe 23-year-old’s performances have been equally impressive in the red of Wales, where he has now made 10 appearances and touched down four times.
\\nAdams is the first signing following the approval of Cardiff Blues’ budget for next season and head coach John Mulvihill believes it is a significant signal of intent.
\\nHe added: “It’s an exciting signing for the region and demonstrates our strong rugby ambition going forward.
\\n“Josh is a player we can build success around. He brings genuine hunger to succeed, enormous energy and the skill-set and speed to make a real difference to our group.
\\n“Just from watching the Six Nations, you can see he’s a really busy player, who makes big contributions both in attack and defence, and is a good team man. We’re looking forward to getting him on board for next season.”
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\\nJonathan Davies, Ken Owens and Rob Evans have agreed new deals to extend their stay with their home region.
\\nThe international trio have come through the academy system at the Scarlets and were key members of the side that lifted the Guinness PRO12 trophy in 2017.
\\nScarlets head coach Wayne Pivac said: “I am delighted that Rob, Ken and Jon have re-signed for the Scarlets.
\\n“They have been a big part of our success in recent years and I know that our incoming coach Brad (Mooar) was very keen to secure their services moving forward.
\\n“It is great news for the Scarlets.”
\\nDavies has played 154 matches for the Scarlets since making his debut in August 2006.
\\nHe has gone on to become one of the leading centres in world rugby and was named the British and Irish Lions player of the series in 2017.
\\n“I could not be happier to be staying with the Scarlets,” he said.
\\n“I am excited about the end of the season and having spoken to our new coach Brad, excited about what is to come.
\\n“It is something I want to be part of.
\\n“You want to be playing in the big competitions and competing for trophies and we have been doing that at the Scarlets.
\\n“I am delighted to have signed a new contract.”
\\nOwens was a Lions Test player in 2017 and won his 64th Wales cap against Ireland last weekend.
\\nThe talismanic hooker has made 238 appearances for the Scarlets since making his debut against Northampton Saints in 2016.
\\nOwens has captained the Scarlets since 2014.
\\nHe said: “I am delighted to have signed an extension to my contract.
\\n“I am looking forward to a big end of season and building on the success we have achieved in recent years.”
\\nEvans is another who has been at the heart of the Scarlets’ success.
\\nThe Pembrokshire product has made 118 appearances since making his debut in January 2013 and was named in the Guinness PRO14’s dream team last season.
\\n“I love playing here, you are playing with your mates and there’s a great spirit in the squad,” said Evans.
\\n“I have been proud to be part of the success we have achieved over the last few years.
\\n“I want to keep playing for Wales and there is no other side in Wales I would want to play for.
\\n“This is an exciting time to be involved with the Scarlets. I am looking forward to pulling on a Scarlets jersey again and helping us get into the play-offs for another season.”
\\nScarlets general manager of rugby Jon Daniels added: “We are delighted to have key players like Jon, Ken and Rob sign new deals.
\\n“All three are from West Wales, are proud of their roots and have played a huge part in our success in recent seasons.
\\n“As Scarlets we are equally proud to see them achieve what they have on the international stage and for all three to sign new contracts is an indication of our ambition over the coming years.”
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\\nThe Warriors face the Cheetahs at Scotstoun on Saturday in the Guinness PRO14 and then travel to play Saracens in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup seven days later.
\\nBoth players, who pack down either side of the front row, have signed two-year contracts to extend their stays at Scotstoun until at least 2021.
\\nAllan has made 88 appearances for the Warriors since joining from Edinburgh ahead of the 2014/15 season.
\\nThe 26-year-old loose-head has eight caps for Scotland including two off the bench in this year’s Guinness Six Nations.
\\nHe was part of the Harrogate RUFC side which won the Yorkshire Cup as a junior, while attending Sedbergh School in Cumbria and being unbeaten in his final year playing for the 1st XV and being named Rugby World School Team of the Year.
\\nTight-head, Rae has made 59 appearances for Glasgow Warriors since making his debut against Munster in 2015.
\\nThe 24-year-old former Marr College pupil is a product of the Fosroc Scottish Rugby Academy and spent time on loan to PRO14 rivals Benetton at the beginning of his career.
\\nHaving been involved in several international squads he won his first Scotland cap against Ireland last month.
\\nAlex Allan said: “Staying at Glasgow was an easy decision for me to make. It’s a great environment and the challenge of testing myself at the highest level in both the PRO14 and the Champions Cup is one I really enjoy.
\\nD’Arcy Rae said: “I’m pleased to be staying at Scotstoun for another two years. I’ve enjoyed how much game time I’ve had this season and getting capped during the Six Nations was a dream come true so I’m looking to kick on and keep improving with every game.”
\\nGlasgow Warriors Head Coach Dave Rennie said: “Alex is a really dynamic prop who is equally as comfortable in the loose as he is at set piece.
\\n“D’Arcy has played some big games for us this season. With Zander (Fagerson) and Siua (Halanukonuka) both injured early in the year he stepped up as our first choice tight-head for a stretch of matches and performed well.
\\n“Both are really good men and well-liked members of our group and it’s great that they’re sticking around to provide real strength in depth to our front row.”
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\\nWales were crowned champions with a win over Ireland and the Guinness PRO14’s very own Gareth Anscombe was right in the thick of the action, nailing no less than six penalties to help steer his team to Grand Slam glory.
\\nMeanwhile, England and Scotland produced an all-time classic thanks to an incredible flurry of Edinburgh Rugby try-scorers.
\\nAnd Italy went down fighting against France, with all of their points on the day coming from Benetton’s Tito Tebaldi and Tommaso Allan’s boot.
\\nHere’s a run-down of all the major Guinness PRO14 talking points:
\\n\\n\\n \\nTake a bow @Gareth_Anscombe . Immensely proud of you and all three @cardiff_blues boys involved . Immense effort from all 23 @WelshRugbyUnion \\uD83D\\uDE4C\\uD83C\\uDFFC pic.twitter.com/AApbW9V6rE
\\n— Cardiff Blues (@cardiff_blues) 16 March 2019
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Wales crowned champions
\\nWarren Gatland became the first coach to win three Gland Slams as he guided high Wales to a comprehensive 25-7 win over Ireland in front of a home crowd at the Principality Stadium.
\\nAnd Wales got off to the prefect start when Scarlets centre Hadleigh Parkes latched onto an Anscombe kick over the top and dotted down the only try of the match.
\\nParkes then turned defender as he executed a try-saving tackle on Jacob Stockdale before Cardiff Blues’ Anscombe took control of the game slotting six penalties to put Wales in command.
\\nWith the clock already in the red, Leinster’s Jordan Larmour saved Ireland from a scoreless defeat as he crossed but it was too little too late.
\\n\\n\\n \\nThe nation is Proud! To the Scarlets pack that has been monumental in shaping the GRAND SLAM win. We are very proud of you boys!
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Come and watch the boys back in action against Edinburgh at Parc y Scarlets. 06.04.2019 https://t.co/xr0BYQPJev pic.twitter.com/3qWlbZ5yVc— Scarlets Rugby (@scarlets_rugby) 16 March 2019
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Records broken at Twickenham
\\nOver at Twickenham, England and Scotland were busy rewriting the record books as the hosts came flying out of the blocks to score the fastest-ever bonus point in the history of the Championship.
\\nBut after Eddie Jones’ men had taken a 31-0 lead, Scotland’s Edinburgh contingent began to stir and hit back with a flurry of their own through Stuart McInnaly and a Magnus Bradbury score sandwiched between a Darcy Graham double.
\\nOut of nowhere, Scotland were level again and went on to take the lead when Glasgow Warriors’ Sam Johnson, only for George Ford to score and convert a last-gasp try to level up the scores at 38-38.
\\nThe result was the biggest comeback to draw any Test, beating the previous record held by Scotland when they came back from 19 points down to draw 28-28 with Wales in 2001.
\\n\\n\\n \\nHave you stopped screaming at your TV yet? \\uD83D\\uDE03
\\nA stellar comeback at Twickenham. Congratulations to @McInallyStuart, @Darcy_Graham & @BradburyMagnus on your tries in today’s Calcutta Cup defence! RUGBY!!! \\uD83D\\uDC4F #AsOne https://t.co/hwkHqgER1I
\\n— Edinburgh Rugby (@EdinburghRugby) 16 March 2019
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Misery in Italy
\\nMeanwhile, at the Stadio Olimpico, Italy let the chance to finish this year’s Championship on a high slip through their fingers.
\\nBenetton’s Tito Tebaldi scored Italy’s only try of the match in the second half, adding to his Treviso teammate Tommaso Allan’s three penalties and bringing the Azzurri right back into the game.
\\nBut it was another Benetton player that had the golden opportunity to clinch victory as with five minutes remaining on the clock, Marco Zanon leaping for the line, only to have the ball punched out of his grasp by Damian Penaud.
\\nTo compound the misery for Italy, Penaud then went up the other end and scored the try that gave France the win to leave Italy without a point on the board across the whole Championship.
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\\nCullen, who won 221 caps for Leinster and was captain of three Heineken Cup winning squads, was appointed Head Coach at the start of the 2015/16 season and will now lead the province for a further two seasons until the end of the 2020/21 season.
\\nLeinster Rugby CEO Mick Dawson also confirmed that Senior Coach Stuart Lancaster has been retained.
\\nSpeaking to leinsterrugby.ie Dawson spoke about Cullen’s time in charge to date and his impact on the club.
\\n“Leo’s skills as a player and as a captain have been well celebrated over the years and rightly so.
\\n“Over the last four seasons he has continued to build on that legacy and has added considerable coaching credentials to his list of achievements. Not only did Leo oversee the great double success of last season, he also oversaw the rebuilding of the playing squad after a number of high profile retirements and the recruitment of the new coaching team.
\\n“We have seen the impact Leo has had on the organisation both on and off the field and we are thrilled to see him commit for a further two seasons with the club.
\\n“That level of continuity is crucial for the model that we have here at the club, a model that Leo not only believes in but is a product of.
\\n“In his four seasons he has capped 43 new players with the majority of them coming from the 12 counties of Leinster.
\\n“This season he has capped eight players from our Academy in the 54 players used across the Guinness PRO14 and the Heineken Champions Cup.
\\n“This is an important announcement for the club and we are delighted to have our business done ahead of a crucial block of games for Leo, his staff and the players.”
\\nDawson also confirmed that Senior Coach Stuart Lancaster has signed a new contract with the club.
\\n“Everyone can see that we have benefited from Stuart’s vast experience working within the academy system in England plus of course his time with the English national team.
\\n“He has consistently shown his commitment to the Leinster cause and it is a real boost to retain the services of a world class coach.”
\\nLeo Cullen – Head Coach:
DOB: 9 January 1978
Honours: Leo won 32 Ireland caps and 221 Leinster caps during a stellar career that saw him win titles with both Leinster Rugby and Leicester Tigers.
Stuart Lancaster – Senior Coach:
DOB: 9 October 1969
Honours: Stuart was England Rugby Head Coach from 2011-2015. Before that he was the RFU’s Elite Rugby Director. He represented Scotland at underage level and was the first player to play over 100 times for Leeds RUFC (later branded Leeds Tykes).
The Guinness PRO14 Final is one of the most entertaining games in the rugby calendar and takes place in Glasgow’s Celtic Park on May 25. Tickets start at just £25 for adults, £1 for kids. Visit www.pro14rugby.org/finaltickets
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Edinburgh have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with re-signing of hooker David Cherry on a one-year deal.
\\nCherry, 28, has enjoyed a breakout campaign since joining the club from French Fédérale 2 side Stade Niçois in March 2018 – making 16 appearances this season so far – and today extends his stay in the capital by a further year.
\\nOn re-signing with his hometown club, Cherry said: “I’m delighted to have re-signed with Edinburgh for another year after such an exciting first season.
\\n“I believe the squad has the ability to achieve great success and I’m looking forward to contributing to that next year.”
\\nHead Coach Richard Cockerill, added: “We’re delighted that Dave has committed to the club for a further season. He’s kicked on really well since joining the club in the summer and continues to develop in his position.
\\n“He provides us with great strength and depth at hooker and will no doubt continue to work hard in training to stake a place in this Edinburgh team.”
\\nAfter graduating from Edinburgh’s Merchiston Castle School, Cherry played his senior rugby at Currie before making the move to English Championship side London Scottish in 2014.
\\nThe hooker soon cemented himself in the Championship outfit’s starting XV, but after three seasons at the Athletic Ground – in which he made 54 appearances, scoring 45 points in the process – Cherry joined Stade Niçois as part of Scottish Rugby’s performance pathway partnership.
\\nAfter returning to his hometown team in March 2018, former Scotland U20 international Cherry made his Edinburgh debut from the bench against Leinster at the RDS Arena in September of the same year.
\\nCherry – who has represented Scotland 10 times at U20 level and started all five games at the 2011 Junior World Championship in Italy – quickly established himself as the capital side’s reserve hooker, providing invaluable support from the bench in the early stages of the season.
\\nThe hooker was rewarded for his fine domestic form when he was named in Gregor Townsend’s Scotland squad for the 2019 Guinness Six Nations.
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\\nScarlets’ Hadleigh Parkes left BT Murrayfield bloodied and bruised but not before he had played an integral role in Wales’ 18-11 victory over Scotland to keep his side on course for the Grand Slam.
\\nParkes was crowned Guinness Man of the Match for his efforts and so too was Leinster’s James Ryan, as he put on a bullocking display in Ireland’s 26-14 victory over France.
\\nMeanwhile Benetton’s Tommaso Allan and Luca Morisi both scored tries as Italy battled in vain against a rampant England side, ultimately losing 57-14 at Twickenham.
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Scarlet fever
\\nHadleigh Parkes wasn’t the only Scarlets player to step up to the plate for Wales on Saturday either.
\\nJonathan Davies had a big hand is setting up Josh Adams for Wales’ first try when he played the two-on-one perfectly and put Adams away to give his side the lead
\\nAnd he was rewarded for his generosity with a try of his own on after Wales went through the phases in the Scottish 22, he eventually received the ball in hand and smashed his way over the line.
\\nEdinburgh’s Darcy Graham did get a try back for Scotland to set up a nervy finish but Cardiff Blues’ Gareth Anscombe’s contribution with the boot made sure that the hosts remained at arm’s length as the clock ticked down.
\\n\\n\\nA brilliant try from the Scarlet @JonFoxDavies \\uD83D\\uDC4F\\uD83C\\uDFFC\\uD83D\\uDC4F\\uD83C\\uDFFC
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The Best way to sign off
James Ryan’s mammoth performance and monstrous first-half hit on Antoine Dupont will feature in the highlight reel but the game will likely be remembered as Rory Best’s last home Guinness Six Nations appearance.
\\nAnd Ulster’s Best marked it with a try in the first three minutes of the match, crashing over from a five-metre lineout following some great kicking from Leinster’s Jordan Larmour.
\\nAnd Larmour’s provincial teammate and Irish talisman Sexton soon arrived at the party shortly afterwards, booting the conversion and then converting his own try on the half-hour mark to put Ireland in command.
\\nAnd after Leinster’s Jack Conan added a third, Keith Earls raced over the line to score his 30th international try and ensure that Munster had some Guinness PRO14 representation on the scoresheet.
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Benetton brotherhood
Italy fans might find it hard to pick positives out of their defeat at the hands of a well-oiled England side at Twickenham.
\\nBut Benetton supporters might have a little more joy as both of the Italy try scorers wear the Treviso badge.
\\nItaly were in touch with Eddie Jones’ men to begin with and Tommaso Allan managed to level the scores up at 7-7 when he slipped through the English defence and held off Ben Youngs to dot down and convert.
\\nEngland then took control of the game and tries rained down on Italy but there was room for one more Benetton celebration when Luca Morisi went over in the corner for Allan to convert once more.
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As the 2019 Guinness Six Nations crosses the half-way mark, fans can look forward to another round of pulsating action this weekend.
\\nWales will make the trip to Edinburgh in the early Saturday kick-off as they look to maintain their 100% record with a victory against a struggling Scottish outfit.
\\nLater that day, England take on Italy as they hope to bounce back from a disappointing loss against Wales with a strong performance at Twickenham.
\\nAnd Sunday’s flagship game sees Ireland take on France as both sides aim to finish the Championship strong.
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Stander and Byrne Return to boost Irish hopes
\\nMunster’s CJ Stander returns to the Ireland team after a facial injury kept him out of the last two Guinness Six Nations fixtures.
\\nThe No.8, who started Ireland’s opening day loss to England, has been in and out of the Munster side this season, with his last appearance coming against Connacht Rugby in early January.
\\nBut Joe Schmidt clearly has faith in the 28-year-old as Ireland face a must-win game against France on Sunday.
\\nIreland will once again look to Munster’s Conor Murray, whose two tries and couple of penalties make him the nation’s top scorer this year.
\\nAlso making the cut is Leinster fly-half Ross Byrne, who could earn his third cap for Ireland as they look to pick up their third consecutive win.
\\nThe 23-year-old has been in good form for his club side, making 16 appearances and crossing the 100 point mark for the season in mid-February.
\\nHe scored an excellent try against Toyota Cheetahs last weekend before converting another two to secure a timely win – and he could make his Six Nations bow on Sunday.
\\nFellow try-scorer Kieran Marmion adds to the Connacht Rugby contingent as he gets back in the squad alongside Ulster’s Rob Herring.
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Wales put faith in Ospreys’ Beard
\\nCory Hill’s untimely injury after an excellent performance in the win against England means Adam Beard will slot into the second row against Scotland on Saturday.
\\nBut Warren Gatland will hope the Ospreys star will continue his unbeaten streak in a Welsh shirt – the lock is yet to lose in 11 appearances for his nation.
\\nHe joins teammates George North, Justin Tipuric and Alun Wyn Jones – who captains Wales – in the starting XV.
\\nJake Ball is drafted in to fill Beard’s bench spot as Scarlets continue to represent the lion’s share of the national squad.
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Bennetton duo return to XV
\\nSergio Parisse may be the most notable change to the Italian team to face England, but the Azzurri will also welcome back Round Three absentee Sebastian Negri.
\\nThe Bennetton lock missed the defeat to Ireland due to illness but will return to an Italian side looking for their first win of the Championship.
\\nMeanwhile, Luca Bigi will get the nod at hooker as he makes his first start in this year’s Six Nations ahead of Leonardo Ghiraldini.
\\nTeammate Tommaso Allan has been a bright spot in Italy’s sluggish campaign thus far as he has scored 16 points while Edoardo Padovani (Zebre) has crossed three times.
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Scotland international scrum-half Henry Pyrgos has today committed his future to Edinburgh after putting pen-to-paper on a new two-year deal.
\\nPyrgos, 29, has made 18 appearances so far this season after joining the club from Glasgow Warriors in June 2018, and today extends his stay in the capital until at least 2021.
\\nOn re-signing with the club, Pyrgos, said: “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my first season at Edinburgh and I’m excited to sign for two more years.
\\n“I really believe we have the ability to go and achieve success over the next few seasons. I’m looking forward to working hard to make that happen.”
\\nHead Coach Richard Cockerill, added: “Henry is a level headed, gutsy player whose leadership and playmaking abilities are integral to the way we play.
\\n“He offers a great link between our forward pack and backline, so we’re delighted that he will continue to represent this club for the next two seasons.”
\\nPyrgos has enjoyed a strong first campaign in the capital since making his debut against Ospreys in the 2018/19 Guinness PRO14 season opener.
\\nA natural leader with excellent playmaking abilities, Pyrgos has skippered the capital side on several occasions in club captain Stuart McInally’s absence.
\\nThe scrum-half – who was a Guinness PRO12 (now PRO14) winner in 2012 – scored his first try for the club in the 40-14 Heineken Champions Cup victory over RC Toulon at BT Murrayfield.
\\nA former pupil of Bryanston School in Dorset, Henry is eligible for Scotland through his mum, who was born in Grangemouth, while his grandparents were born in Dundee.
\\nPyrgos made his international debut against New Zealand in the first match of the 2012 Autumn Tests.
\\nThe scrum-half scored his first try for Scotland against South Africa in the same campaign and has since gone on to notch up 29 points in 27 matches played for the national side.
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\\nA consortium of Eastern Cape business people has acquired a controlling interest in the Isuzu Southern Kings rugby franchise, SA Rugby was delighted to confirm on Friday.
\\nSA Rugby sold a 74 percent shareholding in SA Super Rugby (Pty) Ltd, the Isuzu Southern Kings’ holding company, to a company called GRC Ltd. The Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) has acquired the balance of 26 percent of the shares.
\\nThe deal was recently completed following the conclusion of agreement on the commercial terms. SA Rugby had taken control of the Isuzu Southern Kings in November 2015 when the EPRU, to whom the operation of the franchise had been granted, ran into financial trouble.
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Consortium head Loyiso Dotwana with SA Rugby CEO, Jurie Roux
“We are delighted to have concluded the sale,” said Jurie Roux, SA Rugby CEO. “The GRC are made up of committed local individuals who have the growth of rugby and the success of the Isuzu Southern Kings at heart. They are intimately involved in the commercial activities of the Eastern Cape and understand the potential of the region.
\\n“This is a very significant and important development for the Isuzu Southern Kings. We look forward to GRC and the local community giving the Isuzu Southern Kings the ammunition to grow into the rugby force we know they can be.”
\\nThe owners of GRC are Eastern Cape businesspeople Loyiso Dotwana, Gary Markson, Rory Stear, Kenny Govender and Vuyo Zitumane.
\\nMr Dotwana, head of the consortium, said: “We have followed a rigorous process to take control of the franchise but we have been single minded throughout: that bringing ownership of the Isuzu Southern Kings into local hands will be good for the team and good for the region.
\\n“We are rugby people who understand the Eastern Cape, the passion of the people for rugby and just how much a successful Isuzu Southern Kings team would mean to this region. We are focused and determined to deliver that success.”
\\nMr Andre Rademan, President of the EPRU, said that the fact that the EPRU was a shareholder would ensure continuity for rugby in the region. “It is essential that the continuum between school, club, provincial and franchise rugby remains open and this new arrangement assures that,” he said.
\\n“It has been a challenging three years for the rugby in the Eastern Cape but the establishment of a new EPRU board and now the local acquisition of the Isuzu Southern Kings franchise means that we can look to the future with real excitement and anticipation.”
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Growing Pains Await as Regional Rugby Aims to Run with the Thoroughbreds
\\n\\n Paul Williams is an independent columnist for www.pro14rugby.org and the views expressed in his columns are his (who else would they be?) and not those of PRO14 Rugby. \\n
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The title of this column couldn’t be less apt this week. There is never anything black and white in Welsh rugby. Excluding the relative success of the national team over the past 15 years, club and regional rugby in Wales has been a massive grey mess since the game went professional.\\n
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Every four to five years, some unfortunate individuals must untangle what is tantamount to 150 pairs of headphone cables thrown into a tumble dryer. The professional game in Wales is desperate for a clear road map for everyone to follow and it’s hard to think of any other Tier One nation that’s in the same situation.\\n
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Few, if any, top rugby nations managed the transition to professional rugby with ease, but the truth is, the Welsh rugby landscape couldn’t handle professionalism even before it became professional. In the 80’s and 90’s, it was rugby league that ripped the club game apart.\\n
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The first regional structure in 2003, initially failed with the collapse of the Celtic Warriors and the success of the remaining teams has witnessed many highs and lows.\\n
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The Ospreys had promising spells which included four Championship titles between the Celtic League and the old PRO12. The Scarlets have bagged two titles themselves and created some positivity with their daring style of play but neither team has ever reached a European final. The Cardiff Blues have never really established themselves a consistent contender domestically despite claiming two Challenge Cups over the past decade.\\n
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What fans yearn for is teams that can make an impact on the biggest days in the European Cup as well as in the Guinness PRO14, but none of the regions have ever threatened to headline those gala finales on the continental stage.\\n
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So, what do we want rugby in Wales to be? Are we happy being a rugby version of Scandinavian football, where a solid national team is achievable, but the club game fails to truly capture the imagination? Because at the moment, that is where the game in Wales sits. A good national team, but with no hope of ever fielding a squad that can cope with Saracens or Leinster, in the long-term.\\n
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The reality is that Wales can’t afford four fully-funded professional rugby teams. The fact that all four of the teams exist in such a small geographic space makes perfect sense historically, but very little sense commercially. We all know about the history of Swansea, Neath, Llanelli, Newport, Cardiff, Pontypridd and Pontypool etc.\\n
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However, commercially, the geographical spacing of the regions is from an age gone by and pro sport doesn’t care what happened yesterday; it only cares for what happens tomorrow. If something doesn’t change now who knows where we could be in 10 or 20 years time.\\n
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Weirdly, this whole mess isn’t even a result of the actions of those in Wales, it is partly a result of outside forces. The commercial pressures driving up player salaries are exerted by France, England and Japan, and they have already forced the Australian Rugby Union into a restructure to ensure they can retain their best players. The same action must happen in Wales.\\n
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Welsh supporters dream of their sides having the type of funding and player budgets that the top teams in Europe do, but if they want to see that come true, some are going to have to go through a nightmare.\\n
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If you’re an Ospreys fan right now you’ll feel like that’s what’s ahead, make no mistake about it.\\n
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We should always remember that this is all in a sporting context, and that no-one has died, or declared war.\\n
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With the merger off the cards between Ospreys and Scarlets, the aftermath has been heated but with one team fighting for their very future that’s how it can be. But even the idea of merging the two regions from West Wales was tough for many to consider – would anyone ever ask Leinster and Munster or Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh to join forces?\\n
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It’s been a week that some say could only happen in Wales. One that has already seen the start of the nightmare. It appeared Scarlets and Ospreys were set to merge only for it to be called off at short notice, some sharp words have been said and the Ospreys chairman has resigned. The newly formed Professional Rugby Board, in charge of the whole process to find a new way forward for regional rugby on under the Project Reset banner, has been under fire along with the WRU.\\n
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It has also been claimed by Scarlets that it was the Ospreys themselves who were keen on merging with either the Cardiff Blues, or the Scarlets, and it was not an issue forced by the WRU. This has all been followed by more tough talk from Ospreys’ incoming chairman. How do you digest that? There aren’t enough Rennies in the northern hemisphere to make this easy to swallow.\\n
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The difficulty with situations like this is that everyone retreats to their barracks and grabs a weapon. You’re expected to take sides immediately. You’re either for it, or against. You either hate the Ospreys or despise the Scarlets. You either love the WRU or you want to fire-bomb head office. You’re either getting hate-fueled DMs on Twitter, or you’re sending them. You’re either with us, or against us.\\n
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But it’s far more complicated than that. I was born and bred in Swansea – Gowerton to be precise. I supported Swansea RFC as a boy, then the Ospreys since their inception. I know many of the Ospreys. Some of the early ‘Galacticos’ remain my rugby heroes.\\n
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Some went to my school, and my mother even taught a few of them. I am fearful of losing a Welsh region, as we all are. But aren’t you also sick of Welsh regional rugby being the poor kid in class with the holes in his shoes? Aren’t you irritated with a situation where just six injuries to a regional squad means that their squad depth is so shallow that their season is can be severely hampered by November?\\n
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Are you not jealous of other teams across Europe with the spending power to buy current All Blacks and other top as overseas signings, whereas in Wales, some of them are on their third lap around Europe and have more bandaging than Tutankhamun?\\n
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Right now nobody knows how this will end, but regardless of your region, everyone in Wales has a dog in this fight. And I’d rather that hound was still fighting in 20 years, and not just the lapdog of French, English or Japanese rugby.\\n
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Let the restructure begin.\\n
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\\n Paul Williams is an independent columnist for www.pro14rugby.org and the views expressed in his columns are his (who else would they be?) and not those of PRO14 Rugby.\\n \\n\"},{\"contentType\":\"ARTICLE_LINK\",\"content\":\"https://www.pro14rugby.org/2019/03/07/paul-williams-black-white-column/\"}],\"language\":\"en\",\"version\":1,\"source\":{\"sourceSystem\":\"SOTIC\",\"sourceSystemId\":\"8218cd98c33438f325fcaf55b0a2b07caf1bf7023d43d01ef3819d5718975acc\",\"overwriteEnabled\":true},\"clientId\":\"PRO14\",\"previewUrl\":\"https://www.pro14rugby.org/2019/03/07/paul-williams-black-white-column/\",\"heroMedia\":{\"content\":{\"contentType\":\"IMAGE\",\"image\":\"https://d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net/pro12/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/07084404/PW_Wales-1024x614.jpg\",\"link\":\"https://d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net/pro12/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/07084404/PW_Wales-1024x614.jpg\"},\"contentType\":\"IMAGE\",\"title\":\"Paul Williams: Black & White Column\",\"link\":\"https://d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net/pro12/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/07084404/PW_Wales-1024x614.jpg\"},\"publishDate\":\"2019-03-07T11:15:00.000Z\",\"auth\":{\"loginRequired\":false,\"roles\":[]},\"blocked\":false},{\"id\":\"9d4e37d0-e1c7-3912-9d30-6c0150b14e16\",\"content\":[{\"contentType\":\"TEXT\",\"content\":\"\\n \\n \\n
Disciplinary Decision – Ox Nche (Eight weeks)
\\nOx Nche of the Toyota Cheetahs faced a Disciplinary Hearing yesterday via video conference and has been banned for eight weeks.
\\nA Disciplinary Committee met in Edinburgh (Scotland) to consider the citing complaint against Nche (No 1) of the Toyota Cheetahs which occurred against Leinster Rugby on Friday, March 1, 2019 in which the Player was shown a yellow card for an incident in the ninth minute involving Leinster No 11 (Fergus McFadden).
\\nThe player was reported by the Citing Commissioner in charge for alleged infringement of Law 9.12 – A player must not physically abuse anyone and Law 9.25 – A player must not intentionally charge or obstruct an opponent who has just kicked the ball.
\\nPlease note this was originally notified in the press notice as Law 9.13 and Law 9.25.
\\nThe Disciplinary Committee comprising of Sheriff Kathrine Mackie (Chair), Roddy MacLeod and Ian Douglas (All Scotland), concluded that the player had committed an act of foul play involving contact to the head.
In upholding the Citing Complaint, the Disciplinary Committee deemed that the offence merited a red card under Law 9.12 (Striking with the shoulder) and that the contact to the head was intentional with a top-end entry point of 10 weeks.
The Committee took into account the Player’s previously clean disciplinary record and his good conduct and applied 20% mitigation which reduces the ban to eight weeks.
To ensure the eight-week ban accounts for meaningful matches played by the Toyota Cheetahs in the Guinness PRO14 and the Currie Cup the player will be free to play from midnight on Sunday, May 19, 2019.
\\nThe Player was reminded of his right to appeal.
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\\nThe 31-year-old crossed to seal the bonus point for his side on a day which saw the Warriors blitz Zebre 42-10 in Parma.
\\nAfter Matt Fagerson’s powerful drive put the Scottish team up, captain Chris Fusaro and Stafford McDowall ran in the second and third tries for the visitors.
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\\nIt was a memorable landmark appearance for @ruaridh_jackson as he helped @GlasgowWarriors to a bonus-point victory in Round 17 \\uD83D\\uDC4F
\\nHow much strength in depth do the Conference A leaders have as we reach the business end? \\uD83D\\uDCAA pic.twitter.com/2e8c1EhhOe
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Cue the arrival of veteran Jackson, who’s had Warriors’ fans out of their seats ever since he rejoined the club in 2017.
\\nAdam Hastings’ excellent vision and deft chip bounced fortunately into Jackson’s arms, and his attacking awareness saw him in the right place to finish with aplomb to score his maiden try of the season.
\\nThe fan favourite was clearly delighted as he contributed to a mammoth victory which took Glasgow top of Conference A following Munster’s loss at Scarlets.
\\nThe second half may have seen Zebre stem the tide of Scottish attacks, but Jackson’s try – Warriors’ fourth of the day and one that ensured the full five points went to the Scots – could prove crucial in the race for first place.
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\\nA Disciplinary Committee will meet in Edinburgh on Wednesday, March 6, to consider the Citing Complaint made against Ox Nche (No 1) of the Toyota Cheetahs for an incident which occurred against Leinster Rugby on Friday, March 1, 2019.
\\nThe complaint refers to an incident involving Leinster Rugby No 11 (Fergus McFadden) in the ninth minute of the Guinness PRO14 Round 17 fixture at the RDS Arena (Dublin) for which he was shown a yellow card by referee Nigel Owens.
\\nThe player has been reported by the Citing Commissioner in charge for infringement of Law 9.13 – A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. Dangerous tackling includes, but is not limited to, tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders.
\\nAdditionally, the player has also been reported for infringement of Law 9.25 – A player must not intentionally charge or obstruct an opponent who has just kicked the ball.
\\nThe Player will face a Disciplinary Committee via video conference, the Committee will comprise of Sheriff Kathrine Mackie, Roddy MacLeod and Jennifer Rae (All Scotland).
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Il Benetton di Kieran Crowely supera l’Edimburgo a Monigo e compie un grande passo verso la storica qualificazione al playoff. A Monigo non è certo la migliore versione della corazzata bianco-verde quella che respinge l’assalto scozzese ma la vittoria, l’ottava nelle ultime nove gare ufficiali, è d’oro e la tenacia che spinge prima Cannone e poi Rizzi a varcare la linea di meta avversaria vale il prezzo del biglietto. I due ventenni sono infatti tra le note più positive del complesso pomeriggio veneto, condito da qualche sbavatura di troppo e da imprecisioni che non si erano manifestate così numerose nell’ultimo mese e mezzo di sfide. La vittoria è però tutto ciò che serve per continuare a sognare e la maturità con la quale gli uomini di Crowely sottraggono nel finale anche il punto di bonus difensivo ai diretti rivali per la fase ad eliminazione diretta, certifica il livello di maturità che questo gruppo è riuscito a raggiungere. Con lo “zero” di Monigo Edimburgo scivola infatti a -8 dai bianco-verdi e questo, con ancora tre partite da giocare, suona quasi come una condanna per la formazione di Cockerill, già capace di qualificarsi per i quarti di Champions Cup.\\n
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Il Benetton si conferma così seconda forza della Conference B, dietro allo schiacciasassi Leinster (sofferto successo con i Cheetahs a Dublino), con un punto di vantaggio sull’Ulster (abile a pescare il bonus nella vittoria a Newport di domenica grazie a Jordi Murphy, Marty Moore, John Cooney e Alan O’Connor) ma ancora a cinque lunghezze dagli Scarlets, quarti e semplicemente encomiabili nel sofferto successo interno per 10 a 6 sul Munster, deciso dalla meta del giovane Nicholas e dal piede di un ritrovato Halfpenny.\\n
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Non riesce invece l’impresa alle Zebre che al Lanfranchi di Parma vengono travolte dalla forza dei Glasgow Warriors. Partita senza storia che va agli archivi già alla mezz’ora di gioco grazie alle mete di Matt Fagerson (doppietta), Chris Fusaro, Stafford McDowall e Ruaridh Jackson. Nel secondo tempo, il nuovo acuto di Fusaro e quello della bandiera di capitan Tommaso Castello fissano il punteggio sul definitivo 42 a 10, condito anche dal rosso inutile a Canna a quindici minuti dall’80esimo. Con il KO della Red Army al Parc y Scarlets, gli scozzesi tornano così in vetta alla Conference A.\\n
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Vittorie fondamentali infine per Connacht e Cardiff Blues: gli irlandesi mesmerizzano gli Ospreys a Galway con un 46 a 5 ispirato dalla vitalità di Kyle Godwin, condannandoli a ferie anticipate, mentre i Blues superano con qualche difficoltà di troppo i Southern Kings all’Arms Park (in meta Owen Lane, Nick Williams, Olly Robinson e Jason Harris).\\n \\n\"},{\"contentType\":\"ARTICLE_LINK\",\"content\":\"https://www.pro14rugby.org/2019/03/04/benetton-suona-la-nona-sinfonia-edimburgo-va-al-tappeto/\"}],\"language\":\"en\",\"version\":1,\"source\":{\"sourceSystem\":\"SOTIC\",\"sourceSystemId\":\"bd9bc84baa94d1c7cb43e0cc449b11cf4c445fa09934eb5ded5426456a448652\",\"overwriteEnabled\":true},\"clientId\":\"PRO14\",\"previewUrl\":\"https://www.pro14rugby.org/2019/03/04/benetton-suona-la-nona-sinfonia-edimburgo-va-al-tappeto/\",\"heroMedia\":{\"content\":{\"contentType\":\"IMAGE\",\"image\":\"https://d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net/pro12/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/02181549/AntonioRizziCelebrates19SB2000-1024x576.jpg\",\"link\":\"https://d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net/pro12/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/02181549/AntonioRizziCelebrates19SB2000-1024x576.jpg\"},\"contentType\":\"IMAGE\",\"title\":\"Benetton suona la nona sinfonia, Edimburgo va al tappeto\",\"link\":\"https://d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net/pro12/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/02181549/AntonioRizziCelebrates19SB2000-1024x576.jpg\"},\"publishDate\":\"2019-03-04T14:17:00.000Z\",\"auth\":{\"loginRequired\":false,\"roles\":[]},\"blocked\":false},{\"id\":\"000a2d14-1c15-3238-8bd5-e8fe3ea2c0be\",\"content\":[{\"contentType\":\"TEXT\",\"content\":\"\\n \\n \\n Round 17 of the Guinness PRO14 is done and dusted and the big news is that we have a new leader at the top of Conference A – Glasgow Warriors.\\n
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Dave Rennie’s men were in excellent form to record a bonus-point win away at Zebre while Scarlets squeezed out Munster in west Wales.\\n
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Elsewhere the Isuzu Southern Kings pushed Cardiff Blues all the way while Benetton Rugby won again – here’s our round-up of all the key action.\\n
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\\n Leinster 19-7 Toyota Cheetahs\\n
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- Leinster have enough ability to put games like these beyond doubt, but the table toppers lacked any sort of ruthlessness as they allowed their opponents to remain in the game until Rory O’Loughlin crossed in the second half. Had Tian Schoeman converted a penalty at 12-7 the game could have been very different but Leinster were then allowed to tighten their vice-like grip. \\n
- The Toyota Cheetahs have enough speed to trouble any opponent. Rabz Maxwane left three defenders in his wake as he showed his raw pace to cross the line for his side’s solitary try. However, his side were unable to create any sort of opportunity for the speedster again, perhaps understandable given their opposition, but this sort of pace is clearly going to trouble many other teams in the remaining rounds. \\n
- In conditions like those played in on Friday night, kicking is often ineffective. Time and time again, Cheetahs attempted to launch the ball up the field and gain territory but Leinster anticipated this often and were well positioned to receive. Passing went awry from both sides, but the wet conditions meant the likes of Schoeman found it hard with the ball at their feet. \\n
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\\n Cardiff Blues 26-19 Isuzu Southern Kings\\n
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- Jordan Harries' try could prove crucial as the Blues aim for a top three finish in Conference A. The winger, who scored twice last week off the bench, notched the fourth try to secure a bonus point for the Blues in their quest to hunt down the leading trio. At present, they’re level with third-placed Connacht – both on 47 points as it gets tight at the top. \\n
- Cardiff Blues may have secured the victory and bonus point, but made hard work of it thanks to an intense defensive effort from the Southern Kings. Several mammoth hits in the first half and great work from the lineouts put the Blues on the back foot for long periods of this game. \\n
- The Kings also secured an important bonus point as they look to climb the Conference B table. While perhaps out of the race for the top three, the Kings are still progressing in their game and showed it with this battling away performance. Dries van Schalkwyk and Michael Willemse both scored excellent tries around half-time, while Masixole Banda’s was the all important third right at the death. \\n
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- Sitting fifth in Conference B heading into the weekend, it has undoubtedly been an up and down season for Scarlets. But against the in-form Munster, they showed everyone just why they could be contenders for the overall title. This was a performance based on grit, determination and relentless defence as they kept out on top against a physical Munster, a result which lifts them to third. Only the Dragons and Isuzu Southern Kings have conceded more points in the Conference but that trend was bucked spectacularly. The rest of the league will have taken note. \\n
- Munster might be beaten but they will surely not be derailed by this result. The Limerick men have been in superb form – winning nine of their previous ten encounters - but could not break down Scarlets’ rear-guard. Still, they maintained possession well, moved it wide when they could and showed flashes of creativity and promise from the likes of Ronan O’Mahony and replacement fly-half Tyler Bleyendaal. Next up for them is a home game with Zebre Rugby and it would not be a surprise if they put some things right. \\n
- With just one Guinness PRO14 defeat at Parc y Scarlets since 2016, home is clearly where the heart is for Scarlets. And with just one of their last four games on the road, including Judgement Day against Dragons at Principality Stadium, they will fancy their chances of reaching the Guinness PRO14 Finals Series. After a trip to rivals Cardiff Blues, they host Edinburgh Rugby and Zebre Rugby before tackling the Dragons. Momentum could be building at just the right time. \\n
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\\n Zebre 10-42 Glasgow Warriors\\n
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- Dave Rennie will have been delighted with his side’s first half performance in Parma. Carlo Canna’s early penalty excluded, the Warriors were virtually flawless, running in five tries to take a commanding 35-3 lead into half-time and allowing them to control the second 40 to see out the bonus-point win. \\n
- While Zebre were left somewhat shell-shocked by Glasgow’s early blitz, they deserve credit for their response after the break. Many sides would have simply crumbled under the circumstances, but Michael Bradley’s men put in a stoic display that saw them draw the second half 7-7. \\n
- A word for Warriors legend Ruaridh Jackson, who capped a memorable 150th appearance for the side with a gleefully taken try. In his second spell with the club, Jackson latched onto an Adam Hastings kick to score in the first 40 and was only prevented from doubling his tally by superb Zebre defence right at the death. An occasion to treasure for the 31-year-old, no doubt. \\n
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\\n Benetton Rugby 18-10 Edinburgh Rugby\\n
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- With just four points separating the two sides in Conference B at the start of the day, there was tension in the air in Treviso as Benetton welcomed Edinburgh to Stadio Monigo. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it had an impact on the game as defence reigned supreme in the opening half, with Jaco van der Walt and Ian McKinley trading penalties to leave the sides level at the break before the game really came to life after the restart. \\n
- In what was a topsy-turvy encounter, the momentum swung one way and then the other multiple times, with Edinburgh leading twice thanks to Jaco van der Walt’s first-half penalty and James Johnstone’s second-half try. When van der Walt’s conversion put Edinburgh 10-8 up, Richard Cockerill’s men looked set to claim a vital victory in the Guinness PRO14 Final Series race, but Benetton persevered and managed to extend their unbeaten run to eight games. \\n
- Niccolo Cannone’s try was crucial in giving Benetton the lead for the first time at the start of the second half, but it was Antonio Rizzi’s score with ten minutes to play that proved decisive. The replacement ran on to Monty Ioane’s kick through to dot down under pressure from Edinburgh’s Tom Brown, with a TMO review awarding the try. Rizzi converted and added a further penalty to seal a crucial win for the Italian side. \\n
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\\n Connacht 46-5 Ospreys\\n
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- Kyle Godwin's virtuoso performance showed the importance of the kicking game in the Guinness PRO14. A 100 percent record with his feet - including two first half penalties to assert his side's dominance - wasn't mirrored by the Ospreys. Connacht will be hoping that a bruising tackle on Godwin won't keep him out for too long. \\n
- The victory puts some daylight between the two sides as Connacht secured maximum points with a stylish attacking performance. What may prove more important, however, is the mental element of the Irish side's triumph going into the title run-in. With both teams looking to overtake Cardiff and put some pressure on the top two sides, Ospreys' ability to recover from such a devastating loss will be crucial. \\n
- Ospreys showed glimpses of attacking prowess but just couldn’t get over when they got close to the try line. Needless penalties were given away alongside some erroneous passing which allowed Connacht to relieve the pressure the Welsh side placed on them. If they can tighten up in defence, Ospreys have the ability to break out of their funk and recover from a tricky period. \\n
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\\n Dragons 15-28 Ulster Rugby\\n
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- Ulster’s win at Dragons was a Conference B clash that had something for everyone: there was free-flowing rugby, stoic defensive efforts, breath-taking last-gasp tackles and drama at the death. Even the weather served to enrich the contest, beguiling both sides as Storm Freya played havoc with kicks all afternoon. \\n
- Ulster’s two tries in four minutes turned the tide at Rodney Parade. A gritty opening 40 saw them head into the break a man light but with a four-point lead, and the Dragons certainly looked to capitalise at the start of the second half. But the visitors resolved to hold out until they were restored to a full complement and were rewarded when first Marty Moore and then John Cooney crossed to give them an all-important buffer. \\n
- But for their lapse early in the second half, the Dragons gave a good account of themselves throughout, and were unlucky not to claim a losing bonus point for their efforts at the death. Despite finishing their last home game of the season empty-handed, the home fans can come away with their heads held high after an impressive display from which their team deserved to yield more. \\n
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Olly Robinson rounded off a slick team move to score the winning try for Cardiff Blues as they battled past a resilient Isuzu Southern Kings side 26-19 in the Guinness PRO14.
\\r\\n \\r\\nOwen Lane crossed early as Blues came flying out of the gates and captain Nick Williams came back from a sin bin to level things after the bottom-placed side took the lead just after half time.
\\r\\n \\r\\nTries from Dries van Schalkwyk, Mike Willemse and Masixole Banda weren’t enough for the visitors despite a robust defensive performance against the high-flying Blues.
\\r\\n \\r\\nBut Robinson and Jordan Harries exemplified the Blues’ late efforts to notch the bonus point for the Blues that keeps them in contention for a top-three finish in Conference A.
\\r\\n \\r\\nWith two minutes on the clock, Lane skipped past three players and ran in his fourth try of the campaign as he took advantage of a leaky Kings defence.
\\r\\n \\r\\nBut the South African team stepped up their efforts and landed some huge hits on the Blues during an intense opening period.
\\r\\n \\r\\nTertius Kruger did well to prevent a Blues breakaway before the hosts tried and failed to break through with dozens of drives.
\\r\\n \\r\\nThe Blues squandered an excellent chance to extend their lead but the pass to Shane Lewis-Hughes in space on the left wing went straight into touch.
\\r\\n \\r\\nAnd the away side grew into the game as half-time approached, gaining a series of scrums deep in opposition territory and pinning Cardiff back, but the Blues responded with some dogged defensive play and effective kicking.
\\r\\n \\r\\nKings piled on more pressure and forced Blues captain Nick Williams to the sin bin as the South African side inched closer.
\\r\\n \\r\\nThey eventually got their deserved reward after a series of determined drives allowed van Schalkwyk to cross the line.
\\r\\n \\r\\nKings picked up where they left off after half time, scoring through Willemse via a familiar route.
\\r\\n \\r\\nA deep lineout and subsequent maul allowed the hooker to cross the line thanks to a powerful team drive.
\\r\\n \\r\\nThe stunned Blues flexed their true pedigree minutes later as Williams finished off a multi-phase move to level up the game.
\\r\\n \\r\\nThe skipper forced his way over the line after quick feet from his team mates created the space for the No.8 to drive into.
\\r\\n \\r\\nThe hosts continued to push forward as they surgically exploited their opponent’s weakness for their third try of the game.
\\r\\n \\r\\nA jinking run from substitute Matthew Morgan teed up Robinson and the flanker crossed to give his side the lead.
\\r\\n \\r\\nWith the fourth try and a bonus point now in sight despite the wet weather, Jarrod Evans flicked the ball out wide to an onrushing Harries, who picked up where he left off against Edinburgh to score the all-important try.
\\r\\n \\r\\nSouthern Kings rallied and scored with the last play of the game through Banda to secure a well-deserved losing bonus point.
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E’ la sfida più attesa del weekend, quella che assegna una fetta importante di playoff. Parte meglio Edimburgo, che subito attacca e conquista una punizione che Jaco van der Walt non sbaglia. Qualche errore di troppo di Treviso nell’avvio del match e scozzesi che possono mantenere il controllo dell’ovale.\\n
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Lunghissima azione ospite vicino ai 22 di Treviso, ma l’Edimburgo non sfonda, anche se resta in attacco. Ottima la Benetton in difesa e, così, nonostante il dominio in possesso e territorio per gli scozzesi nulla di fatto dopo 10 minuti di gioco.\\n
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Così al 15′ fallo in mischia di Schoeman e Treviso che va in touche sui 5 metri. Palla rubata e nulla di fatto. Troppi palloni persi dai biancoverdi che non mettono punti sul tabellone mentre ci si avvicina alla fine del primo quarto di gioco. Ma è molto falloso Edimburgo, con Clancy che non sempre fischia fallo.\\n
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Ancora una pallone perso per Treviso, che non sta concretizzando la mole di gioco prodotta e continua a inseguire il vantaggio minimo di Edimburgo. Troppa leggerezza di Sperandio palla in mano e gli scozzesi riescono così a riguadagnare metri e portarsi facilmente in attacco.\\n
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Partita che fatica a decollare, le difese che spengono gli attacchi e le due squadre molto tese visto la posta in gioco. Al 29′ bellissima azione di Ioane che guadagna metri sul largo, evita un paio di placcaggi, poi offload e fallo scozzese che riporta Treviso vicino alla linea di meta. Ancora molta confusione in attacco per Treviso, ma ancora fallo di Edimburgo e al 32′ McKinley va sulla piazzola per il 3-3. Subito un ottimo calcio in profondità di Duvenage riporta subito Treviso nella metà campo scozzese.\\n
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Al 35′ meta di Ioane, ma Clancy aveva già fischiato il precedente avanti sul passaggio del numero 9 biancoverde. Sempre ottima in difesa Treviso obbliga al fallo gli ospiti e ultima chance per i padroni di casa, ma c’è il tenuto e si va al riposo in parità.\\n
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Cerca di cambiare ritmo la Benetton Treviso a inizio ripresa, si vede finalmente un Ratuva poco servito nei primi 40 minuti e una touche storta di Edimburgo dà un ovale ai padroni di casa in attacco. E al 45′ Niccolò Cannone sfonda, come già con Newport, e va oltre per la prima meta del match e primo vantaggio per i biancoverdi. Reagisce l’Edimburgo che subito si butta in avanti e touche sui 5 metri difensivi per Treviso che deve uscire da una situazione difficile.\\n
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Soffre troppo Sperandio i palloni alti dell’Edimburgo e ospiti che restano nella metà campo biancoverde. E al 54′ James Johnstone manda fuori giri la difesa di Treviso, si infila nelle maglie e va a schiacciare e scozzesi di nuovo avanti a +2. Continua, però, la confusione palla in mano di Treviso, che spreca troppi possessi in questo match.\\n
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Si entra nell’ultimo quarto con Edimburgo ancora avanti e Treviso obbligato a inventarsi qualcosa per raddrizzare un brutto match, dove sta pagando troppo l’emozione della posta in palio. Si riporta avanti la Benetton, ma non riesce a cambiare ritmo nonostante un paio di offload di Barbini e mancano i sostegni al portatore di palla e, così, nulla di fatto.\\n
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Al 69′, però, l’ennesimo fallo degli scozzesi dà un vantaggio a Treviso, calcio di Ioane e si butta sull’ovale Rizzi che schiaccia per il nuovo vantaggio biancoverde. E un tenuto obbligato da Barbini agli avversari ridà palla a Treviso che, così, può entrare negli ultimi 10 minuti tenendo Edimburgo lontano dalla metà campo biancoverde.\\n
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\\r\\n \\r\\nKeen to bounce back from a heavy loss to Glasgow last night, Connacht bossed the early exchanges, with Tom Farrell crossing early before two penalties from the excellent Kyle Godwin extended the lead.
\\r\\n \\r\\nMatthew Aubrey hit back against the run of play before Matt Healy, Marmion and a penalty try restored Connacht’s dominance.
\\r\\n \\r\\nMarmion crossed again before Tom McCartney scored in a comfortable second half as the result was all but decided by Connacht’s early blitz.
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Connacht flew out of the gates with a slick move to score their first through Farrell as a series of swift handoffs early on allowed the centre to cross the line in acres of space.
\\r\\n \\r\\nThe Irish team continued to pile on the pressure early doors as they showed intensity with every drive to pin their opponents in their own 22.
\\r\\n \\r\\nOspreys appeared to have repelled the pressure but gave away a needless penalty which Godwin dispatched with ease.
\\r\\n \\r\\nThe fly-half converted again as Connacht looked to be firmly in control, but Ospreys’ Olly Cracknell charged down a drop kick and the ball fell for Aubrey to score out wide against the run of play.
\\r\\n \\r\\nGodwin appeared to continue his blinder of a first half as he latched onto an opposition kick to storm past four defenders and cross the line.
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\\r\\n \\r\\nGodwin and Farrell set up Healy for Connacht’s second try with two incisive passes and the winger crossed between the posts to tee up an easy conversion for Godwin.
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They play well first half, but they tend to lose a bit of shape towards the end.\\r\\n\\r\\n\\\"We need to focus on our start, that's what has been letting us down because we do finish really well.\\\"\\r\\n\\r\\nSouthern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids said: “We have had a tough two matches so far on the tour, and this week against a Cardiff Blues side that is on the back of a good win over Edinburgh will be an equally tough contest.\\r\\n\\r\\n“We have worked very hard this week to counter whatever they may have up their sleeve this weekend. We are hoping to end this tour on a positive note.”\\r\\n\\r\\nKey battle - Jason Harries vs Bjorn Basson \\r\\n\\r\\nThe Blues winger transformed the game last week after coming off the bench to score twice, but in a starting berth he’ll have to do well to outshine South African Bjorn Basson.\\r\\n\\r\\nThe veteran Kings player set the try-scoring record in the Currie Cup a few years ago.\\r\\n\\r\\nDid you know? 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\\r\\nThe Isuzu Southern Kings team to face Cardiff Blues: #CARvKIN#GuinnessPRO14#KingsCare@cardiff_blues @PRO14RUBGY @Springboks pic.twitter.com/fWulMNopz9\\r\\n\\r\\n— Isuzu Southern Kings (@SouthernKingsSA) March 1, 2019
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Partita “della vita” quella in programma oggi pomeriggio a Treviso per il Benetton dei sogni (e dei record). Sull’onda dello storico successo per 57 a 7 inflitto ai Dragons lo scorsa settimana (mai nessun club italiano era riuscito a segnare tanto in un incontro di Guinness PRO14) i veneti si presentano infatti al match-point contro Edimburgo nel fortino di Monigo (diretta DAZN, calcio di inizio ore 16.00).\\n
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Imbattuti da otto partite ufficiali e sconfitti una sola volta nelle ultime 11 partite (allo Stoop di Twickenham dagli Harlequins, in Challenge Cup), gli uomini di Kieran Crowely hanno tra le mani le sorti del proprio destino.\\n
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Vincere contro gli scozzesi oggi, in un weekend che vede anche gli Scarlets impegnati in casa contro Munster, regalerebbe infatti a Budd e compagni più di una partita di vantaggio sui diretti inseguitori, a quattro turni dalla fine della regular season.\\n
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Edimburgo non vive certo il momento migliore della stagione ma, dopo aver centrato una clamorosa qualificazione ai quarti di finale di Champions Cup, resta una delle formazioni più pericolose del campionato. Nonostante le due sconfitte subite nelle ultime tre giornate (a casa dei Southern Kings e in casa contro i Cardiff Blues), gli scozzesi hanno infatti vinto comunque otto delle ultime dieci gare ufficiali.\\n
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E’ una storia di battaglie “epiche” quella tra Benetton ed Edimburgo. Dall’ingresso dei Leoni nel professionismo internazionale le due squadre si sono affrontate sempre e solo per questioni “celtiche” e, da quella prima volta nel lontano 5 novembre 2010 (vittoria degli scozzesi a Murrayfield per 21 a 9), i rosso-neri si sono aggiudicati 11 delle 17 sfide totali. Negli ultimi dieci scontri diretti i veneti sono riusciti ad imporsi in sole tre occasioni (due a Edimburgo e una a Treviso) e la formazione di Richard Cockerill si è aggiudicata gli ultimi due match: il tiratissimi 31 a 30 dello scorso 28 settembre e il più netto 24 a 13 inflitto al Benetton a domicilio il 28 ottobre del 2017.\\n
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Perfettamente in parità invece, lo storico dei precedenti a Monigo: negli otto scontri diretti al Comunale infatti, il bilancio è di quattro successi per parte.\\n
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\\n BENETTON RUGBY vs EDIMBURGO\\n
Comunale di Monigo, Treviso\\n
Sabato 2 marzo, ore 16.00\\n
DIRETTA DAZN\\n
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\\n I PRECEDENTI\\n
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\\n ULTIMI TRE SCONTRI DIRETTI\\n
Edimburgo – Benetton Rugby: 31-30 (28 settembre 2018)\\n
Benetton Rugby – Edimburgo: 13-24 (28 ottobre 2017)\\n
Edimburgo – Benetton Rugby: 17-20 (15 settembre 2017)\\n
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\\n DA TENERE D’OCCHIO\\n
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\\n Luca Sperandio e Jaco van der Walt \\n
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Il giovane e versatile utility back Azzurro Luca Sperandio vive un momento di “grazia agonistica” che lo ha portato a marcare per ben tre volte nelle ultime due partite (in questa stagione è a quota sei mete in sei partite giocate). All’andata, lo scorso settembre, la sua tripletta scosse la Scozia, portando il ragazzino di Casale sul Sile all’attenzione degli addetti ai lavori. Cockerill in preparazione al match, lavora molto bene l’isolamento dei singoli e questo potrebbe limitarne l’efficacia personale, creando però spazi interesanti per i compagni.\\n
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L’altro giocatore da monitorare attentamente è l’apertura sudafricana Jaco van der Walt. Il 25enne di Randfontein ex South Africa Schools è l’ennesimo profilo “intercettato” dalla SRU in ottica internazionale e sta maturando la sua esperienza a Edimburgo, ritagliandosi un ruolo di grande visibilità nel XV di Cockerill. Oggi non avrà attorno a se numerosi elementi di spicco della sua linea arretrata (su tutti il connazionale Duhan van der Merwe) ma la sua capacità di controllare il gioco sarà un problema da risolvere per Ian McKinley e per la difesa bianco-verde.\\n
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\\n LA SFIDA\\n
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\\n Nicola Quaglio vs WP Nel\\n
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Nicola Quaglio contro WP Nel: la partita in mischia chiusa la deciderà, quanto meno sulla carta, questo confronto diretto tra due dei piloni più differenti tra loro dell’intero Guinness PRO14. L’esperienza, il mestiere e la tecnica di Nel, 32 anni, uno dei primi sudafricani “scozzesizzati” della più recente strategia internazionale della SRU, contro la gigantesca capacità di adattamento di Nicola Quaglio, 27enne rodigino che ha fatto della “dura” gavetta nel rugby italiano la sua pista di lancio per arrivare all’Azzurro e che ha trovato le “chiavi della sua carriera” alla corte di Pieter De Villiers (altro mostro sudafricano della mischia chiusa).\\n
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Un anno fa dare una vittoria netta allo scozzese sarebbe stato tanto immediato quanto scontato. 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Jarrod Evans has been rewarded for his fine form with a new long-term contract to remain at Cardiff Blues.
\\nThe young fly-half, who made his regional debut in 2015, has established himself as an integral member of the first team squad and has now made 58 appearances for his home region.
\\nRegarded as one of the best attacking fly-halves in the Guinness PRO14, Evans was called up by Wales for the Autumn Tests and made his international debut against Scotland last November.
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\\nEvans was delighted to pledge his future to the Blues and is excited about the potential at Cardiff Arms Park.
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\\nEvans, who is one of 25 first team players to have come through the Cardiff Blues academy system, has been in fine form since recovering from the shoulder injury he suffered in December.
\\nHe pulls on the number 10 jersey at the Arms Park tomorrow and Cardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill believes he has a massive future in the game.
\\nMulvihill added: “Jarrod is one of the best attacking fly-halves in Europe and works really hard, both on and off the pitch, to be the best version of himself.
\\n“He is a really good student of the game and is very diligent and professional in everything he does. He’s instinctively a very strong attacking player but is also able to defend in the front line and his kicking game is continually improving.
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\\n \\nPretorius made his debut off the bench in his first week of joining the Port Elizabeth-based side when they took on Edinburgh Rugby and won the match 25-21 at NMU Madibaz Stadium on January 26. He went on to score his first Guinness PRO14 try on debut to help the side to victory – a moment he treasures as one of the highlights of his budding career.
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\\n“There was always a little bit of doubt whether I would play professional rugby again after two ACL injuries, but I always had hope” – Bader Pretorius
\\nLink: https://t.co/ay8aznVSde pic.twitter.com/DxUOSr9xZo
\\n— Isuzu Southern Kings (@SouthernKingsSA) March 1, 2019
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Pretorius will be hoping to put in a stellar performance in the Isuzu Southern Kings’ final match of the tour, against Cardiff Blues at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday night. Kick-off is at 21h35 (SA-time).
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\\nIf Ospreys could choose who to face going into the final four weekends of action, it would not be far off the teams they will face – and they will hope to get 20 points from the 20 available.
\\nRound 18’s fixture against Conference B’s bottom side Scarlets could yield a win before they make a trip to South Africa.
\\nA win over Toyota Cheetahs in Round 19 would go a long way to prevent any chance of them dropping down Conference A, as a win would extend the gap between the two sides.
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\\nJustin Tipuric is now in his 10th season with the Ospreys and his influence from the back row could be an integral part of any charge into the knock-out rounds.
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\\nThe inside centre has been dangerous in his appearances for Wales this spring and had impressed for his club prior to the turn of the year, tackling hard and carrying with purpose.
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\\nFollowing their Grand Slam heroics Josh Navidi and Gareth Anscombe go straight into the starting line-up, with Dillon Lewis named on the bench.
\\nFellow Six Nations squad members Seb Davies, Josh Turnbull, Tomos Williams and Jarrod Evans are also all included in the match-day 23 for the Cardiff Arms Park encounter.
\\nIt is a significant boost to the Blues, who are battling to reach the PRO14 play-offs and qualification for the Heineken Champions Cup.
\\nMulvihill said: “It’s great to be able to include all of our Wales internationals following a hugely successful Six Nations.
\\n“They will have no problem getting themselves up for a Welsh derby and we are all hugely motivated for this crucial fixture.
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\\nWales’ Capital Region raced to a stunning 34-5 bonus-point victory over the Scarlets in December and are targeting a memorable double to remain in the play-off hunt.
\\nWith the euphoria of a Welsh Grand Slam and so much at stake in the PRO14, a bumper crowd is expected at the Arms Park.
\\nMulvihill added: “There’s going to be a massive crowd and at the start of the week we only got a few thousand left to sell out Cardiff Arms Park.
\\n“It’s going to be an absolutely cracking game and a great advert for regional rugby.”
\\nCardiff Blues : G Anscombe; O Lane, R Lee-Lo, W Halaholo, A Summerhill; J Evans, T Williams; R Gill, K Dacey (capt), D Arhip, J Turnbull, R Thornton, J Navidi, O Robinson, N Williams.
\\nReplacements: E Lewis, R Carre, D Lewis, S Davies, S Lewis-Hughes, L Williams, H Millard, M Morgan.
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\\nThe Wales international flanker has been sidelined with a foot issue since the defeat to the Blues at Parc y Scarlets at the end of December.
\\nHe is named as one of five changes to the Scarlets’ side that claimed a hard-earned 10-6 win against Munster last time out.
\\nHead coach Wayne Pivac includes eight of Wales’ Six Nations-winning squad in his match-day 23.
\\nLeigh Halfpenny, Rhys Patchell, Wyn Jones and Samson Lee are named in the starting XV, with Rob Evans, Gareth Davies, Ken Owens and Steff Evans among the replacements.
\\nPatchell replaces Dan Jones as the only change behind the scrum, while up front, tight-head prop Lee and lock Steve Cummins return. James Davies replaces Dan Davis in the back row, while Marc Jones comes in at hooker for the injured Ryan Elias.
\\nElias has a shoulder problem and is likely to be sidelined for up to six weeks, as is second row Jake Ball, who has a foot injury.
\\nSuccessive wins over the Cheetahs and Munster have kept Pivac’s side firmly in the play-off race with only five points separating the Scarlets in fourth from Benetton in second.
\\nLooking forward to Friday’s clash, Pivac said: “It stacks up for a massive derby.
\\n“The team that gets success goes a long way towards getting a place in the play-offs in either conference so there is a lot to play for and interesting with both squads welcoming back players from the Six Nations. It is going to be a tight affair.
\\n“We looked at the last couple of games as ‘must win’ because the position we found ourselves in. We dubbed the Munster as cup final for that group without the internationals and were delighted with the result.
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\\n“They (Blues) are in the same position as us so they will be desperate. They are playing at home, they had success against us last time so they will be reasonably confident.
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\\nScarlets (v Cardiff Blues, Cardiff Arms Park; Friday, 7.35pm)
\\nLeigh Halfpenny; Johnny McNicholl, Kieron Fonotia (capt), Paul Asquith, Ioan Nicholas; Rhys Patchell, Kieran Hardy; Wyn Jones, Marc Jones, Samson Lee, Lewis Rawlins, Steve Cummins, Josh Macleod, James Davies, Uzair Cassiem.
\\nReplacements: Ken Owens, Rob Evans, Werner Kruger, Josh Helps, Will Boyde, Gareth Davies, Dan Jones, Steff Evans.
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\\nThere is a welcome return to competitive action for a number of players that have been out with injury for the last few months as Leinster look to get back up and running in the Guinness PRO14 after a few weeks off.
\\nCiarán Frawley comes in at full back for his first start in the number 15 jersey, with Fergus McFadden on the right wing and Barry Daly on the left.
\\nIn the centre Joe Tomane makes his first start since injuring his hamstring in November against the Southern Kings. The 17 times capped Australian is joined in the centre by Noel Reid.
\\nLuke McGrath is back from a knee injury to take his place at scrumhalf with Ross Byrne outside him at number ten.
\\nIn the pack the front row sees Ed Byrne, Seán Cronin and Michael Bent selected with Josh Murphy and Mick Kearney in the second row.
\\nCaptain Rhys Ruddock is joined in the back row by Dan Leavy who has recovered from a calf injury and by Max Deegan to complete the Leinster XV.
\\nOn the bench Nick McCarthy is the final player to make a welcome return from injury with the 23 year old selected for the first time since November.
\\nLeinster Rugby (caps in brackets):
\\n15. Ciarán Frawley (10)
14. Fergus McFadden (175)
13. Noel Reid (117)
12. Joe Tomane (9)
11. Barry Daly (33)
10. Ross Byrne (65)
9. Luke McGrath (106)
1. Ed Byrne (38)
2. Seán Cronin (166)
3. Michael Bent (118)
4. Josh Murphy (18)
5. Mick Kearney (48)
6. Rhys Ruddock (156) CAPTAIN
7. Dan Leavy (61)
8. Max Deegan (38)
16. Bryan Byrne (37)
17. Jack McGrath (141)
18. Andrew Porter (48)
19. Jack Dunne (2)
20. Oisín Dowling (2)
21. Nick McCarthy (32)
22. Jimmy O’Brien (5)
23. Conor O’Brien (15)
Referee: Ben Whitehouse (Wales)
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\\nCarty and Marmion will start on the bench, as Caolin Blade and Kyle Godwin are named as the starting half-back partnership.
\\nPeter Robb and Tom Farrell start again in the Connacht midfield following the bonus point win over Ospreys in the last round. Meanwhile in the back three, Tiernan O’Halloran is named at full-back with Matt Healy and Darragh Leader on the wings.
\\nDillane’s inclusion sees him named in a second row alongside James Cannon, with Gavin Thornbury returning from injury to take his place on the bench.
\\nIn the front row, props Denis Buckley and Finlay Bealham are selected with Shane Delahunt at hooker.
\\nThe back row has a familiar look to it with captain Jarrad Butler at number 8 and Eoin McKeon and Colby Fainga’a at blindside and openside respectively.
\\nAhead of the game, Connacht Head Coach Andy Friend says his side are expecting a huge challenge from an in-form Benetton side. “They have been great all year,” said Friend. “I’m not surprised they’re sitting in second spot. They’re playing a physical yet attractive brand of rugby. They’ve got a lot of quality players, so we are preparing for a top side coming to the Sportsground. We are in a similar situation, they are sitting second in their conference and we are third in ours so both teams will be looking for a win.”
\\nWith four rounds of games left in the PRO14, Friend is satisfied that Connacht’s destiny is in their own hands. “We said at the start of the year we wanted to be there at the business end and we’re there or thereabouts, but we need to keep winning to make sure we control our destiny. If we keep winning we stay in control. If we don’t, then we have to start looking at points and seeing where we can scrounge some. At this stage it’s just about the win”.
\\n#CONvBEN
Kick-off 7:35pm:
(15-9) Tiernan O’Halloran, Darragh Leader, Tom Farrell, Peter Robb, Matt Healy, Kyle Godwin, Caolin Blade, (1-8) Denis Buckley, Shane Delahunt, Finlay Bealham, Ultan Dillane, James Cannon, Eoin McKeon, Colby Fainga’a, Jarrad Butler (Capt).
\\nReplacements (16-23): Tom McCartney, Peter McCabe, Conor Carey, Gavin Thornbury, Eoghan Masterson, Kieran Marmion, Jack Carty, Stephen Fitzgerald.
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\\nThe 71-times capped flanker is named in a starting XV that features 10 internationalists – four of whom started in last weekend’s remarkable 38-38 Calcutta Cup draw at Twickenham. Scotland stars Darcy Graham, Hamish Watson, Ben Toolis and WP Nel all return for tomorrow night’s crunch match.
\\nThe team selection also sees Scotland centre Matt Scott return to action for the first time in over five months following a head injury sustained against RC Toulon back in October.
\\nAhead of the fixture, Head Coach Richard Cockerill, said: “We need to be as strong as we can be because we’ve had some poor results where we’ve slipped up where we shouldn’t have.
\\n“That’s put us in a situation where, with four league games to go, we’re probably going to have to win all of them if we want to qualify for the play-offs.
\\n“There’s been a lot of disruption over the last two months because of the Six Nations, but it is now back to the bread and butter of the league and making sure we get it right tomorrow night.”
\\n“It’ll be good to have John [Barclay] back on the field and he can share his experience with the rest of the team.
\\n“He’s a fantastic player and his leadership around the group and his knowledge of the game is very, very good, and that could well be important for us in the run-in.”
\\nA revamped back-three sees Graham return to club action following last weekend’s two-try performance against England in the Guinness Six Nations.
\\nThe winger is joined by fullback Dougie Fife and wing Duhan van der Merwe, with both players returning from injuries that kept them out of the defeat to Benetton two weeks ago.
\\nScott – who makes his seventh start of the season – is partnered by James Johnstone in midfield, with the latter scoring his seventh try of the season against Benetton a fortnight ago.
\\nExperienced scrum-half Henry Pyrgos captains the side, with Jaco van der Walt at stand-off.
\\nPierre Schoeman is named at loosehead prop and packs down alongside Scotland pairing Ross Ford and Nel, while Toolis is partnered by fellow club centurion Fraser McKenzie in the second-row.
\\nBarclay makes his debut at blindside flanker with Scotland star Watson at openside, while Fijian international No. 8 Viliame Mata returns to the No. 8 jersey.
\\nEdinburgh team to face Leinster at BT Murrayfield in the Guinness PRO14 on Friday 22 March (kick-off 7.35pm) – live on Premier Sports
\\n15. Dougie Fife (122)
14. Darcy Graham (19)
13. James Johnstone (38)
12. Matt Scott (80)
11. Duhan van der Merwe (36)
10. Jaco van der Walt (35)
9. Henry Pyrgos (19) CAPTAIN
1. Pierre Schoeman (18)
2. Ross Ford (194)
3. WP Nel (129)
4. Fraser McKenzie (112)
5. Ben Toolis (105)
6. John Barclay*
7. Hamish Watson (95)
8. Viliame Mata (55)
Replacements: 16. Cameron Fenton (11); 17. Allan Dell (57); 18. Simon Berghan (62); 19. Callum Hunter-Hill (15); 20. Magnus Bradbury (60); 21. Charlie Shiel (2); 22. Simon Hickey (16); 23. Chris Dean (83)
\\nUnavailable due to injury: Lewis Carmichael; David Cherry; Luke Hamilton; Blair Kinghorn
\\nEdinburgh competitive debut*
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\\nThe match will be officiated by Scottish referee Mike Adamson, his assistants Sam Grove-White, Graeme Ormiston and broadcast live on DAZN.
\\nFull back will be Luca Sperandio, on the wings Ratuva Tavuyara and Monty Ioane. Tommaso Benvenuti and captain Alberto Sgarbi will be the centres.
\\nThe half backs are Dewaldt Duvenage at scrum half and captain Ian McKinley at fly-half.
\\nThe front row will consist of Nicola Quaglio, Hame Faiva and Marco Riccioni.
\\nLocks will be Irné Herbst and Alessandro Zanni. Finally, the back row sees Marco Lazzaroni, Giovanni Pettinelli and Toa Halafihi completing the XV chosen by Crowley.
\\nBenetton Rugby:
\\n15 Luca Sperandio, 14 Ratuva Tavuyara, 13 Tommaso Benvenuti, 12 Alberto Sgarbi (C), 11 Monty Ioane, 10 Ian McKinley (C), 9 Dewaldt Duvenage, 8 Toa Halafihi, 7 Giovanni Pettinelli, 6 Marco Lazzaroni, 5 Alessandro Zanni, 4 Irné Herbst, 3 Marco Riccioni, 2 Hame Faiva, 1 Nicola Quaglio.
\\nSubstitutes: 16 Tomas Baravalle, 17 Derrick Appiah, 18 Tiziano Pasquali, 19 Marco Barbini, 20 Robert Barbieri, 21 Giorgio Bronzini, 22 Antonio Rizzi, 23 Tommaso Iannone
\\nHead Coach: Kieran Crowley
\\nUnavailable: Ignacio Brex, Dean Budd, Marco Fuser, Ornel Gega, Engjel Makelara, Nasi Manu, Federico Zani
\\nReferee: Mike Adamson (SRU)
Assistants: Sam Grove-White (SRU), Graeme Ormiston (SRU)
TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)
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\\nAllen, 26-years old, has been in impressive form this season, his second with the Ospreys, scoring five tries in 19 games so far this campaign.
\\nThe positive news comes just 24 hours after this season’s top try scorer, Luke Morgan, also confirmed a new deal to stay at the Liberty Stadium next year and beyond.
\\nSpeaking about his new deal, Allen admitted he was delighted to be staying at the Ospreys.
\\n“Yes, I am” he said
\\n“It’s been a tough couple of months for a few of the boys but ,from the start of the season, I spoke to Clarkie, I spoke to the coaches, and this is where I want to be. I’m really thrilled now to get it signed and get it all sorted.
\\n“It’s been a big year for me, the most games I’ve played in a season, and that’s allowed me to keep doing the little things right, keep working on my game and keep developing. Jockey (Matt Sherratt) has been really good at helping me keep on top of that.
\\n“There are four big games left for us now, we are still in the hunt, and we want to go out and secure that third spot.”
\\nLike his former Wales Sevens colleague Morgan, the Cardiff born centre has agreed a new two-year deal with his current contract due to expire at the end of the season.
\\nCapped by Wales at U18 and U20 level, the former Cardiff Blues man made a huge impression on the sevens circuit and claimed a HSBC Sevens World Series Fans’ Favourite Try of the Year award for his solo effort in the final of the Hong Kong Sevens against Fiji.
\\nAllen has six full Wales caps, the latest coming on the unbeaten tour of the Pacific Nations two summers ago where he worked closely with Matt Sherratt.
\\nHaving linked up with the Ospreys for the first time off the back of that tour, he won the Guinness man of the match award on his debut at the Liberty on the opening day of the 17/18 season, a 22-13 win over Zebre. He has six tries from 28 appearances to date.
\\nOspreys Head Coach, Allen Clarke, welcomed the news, saying:
\\n“Cory has been one of our most consistent performers this season so this new contract is richly deserved.
\\n“He’s had a good run of form and we’ve seen real growth in him as a person, on and off the field.
\\n“It’s clear that there is more to come from Cory, who we believe has the potential to be a really big player for us in the future so this is fantastic news for Ospreys Rugby.”
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\\nThe exciting centre has become a crowd favourite since arriving in the Welsh capital in 2016, with his electric footwork causing chaos throughout the Guinness PRO14.
\\nHe made a try-scoring debut against Benetton Rugby in 2016 and has gone on to make 57 appearances in total, scoring 13 tries in the process.
\\nThe former Super Rugby winner qualifies for Wales under residency next season and has reaffirmed his commitment to the Blues with this new deal.
\\nHe said: “I’m really happy to sign a new contract at Cardiff Blues. The welcome I have received since I arrived here has been awesome and my family absolutely love it.
\\n“This has definitely become our home and I’m really excited about what the future holds for Cardiff Blues.
\\n“We showed our potential last season by winning the European Challenge Cup and with so many exciting young players we can continue building and improving.
\\n“We have a massive few weeks coming up and it would be an awesome achievement to make the Guinness PRO14 play-offs. That is my sole focus right now but looking further ahead we have a massive amount of potential and I want to be part of that.”
\\nThe 28-year-old, who grew up in Auckland and represented Tonga at U20 level, has formed a formidable partnership with former Hurricanes teammate Rey Lee-Lo in Cardiff and compliments a hugely competitive midfield.
\\nCardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill was delighted to retain the hot-stepping centre’s services and believes he can get better and better at the Arms Park.
\\nHe added: “Willis is such an exciting player, who has shown what he is capable of with big moments in big matches.
\\n“He qualifies for Wales in the autumn and is looking forward to a massive off-season to take himself to the next level and put himself in the frame for selection.
\\n“He has become a really important member of the group and compliments the young players coming through our system and thrives upon that competition.
\\n“Both Willis and his family are very happy and settled in Cardiff and we are delighted that he has decided to remain at the Arms Park.”
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\\nThe 23-year-old winger scored three tries for Warren Gatland’s side in their Grand Slam campaign as they completed the clean sweep in the 2019 Guinness Six Nations.
\\nHe started all five games in the Championship and was a constant menace to opposition defences, resulting in him being nominated for the Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship.
\\nAnd he will now return home at the end of this season, moving across the bridge from Worcester Warriors to the BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park outfit to continue his international career.
\\nUnder the WRU’s 60-cap rule, Adams – who has 11 caps to his name – needed to be playing in Wales next season to stay on the Test scene.
\\nWith that situation now resolved, Blues fans can look forward to seeing the former Scarlets man light up the Guinness PRO14 with his electrifying pace and powerful physique.
\\nHe will link up with a backline that could potentially be the best around and ahead of his arrival, we’ve had a look at how John Mulvihill’s vision is shaping up for next season.
\\nHALF-BACKS
\\n9. Tomos Williams
\\nLike Adams, Tomos Williams has recently enjoyed his international breakthrough and looks set to be ever-present at scrum-half for both club and country for the considerable future.
\\nWhile his Guinness Six Nations was hampered by injury, he played a key role in sparking Wales’ stunning comeback from 16-0 behind to beat France in the opening round.
\\nIt was his Championship debut for his country in Paris, but he showed his class to score the opening try against Les Bleus after combining with Adams – a partnership that will be reunited at Arms Park.
\\n
10. Jarrod Evans / Gareth Anscombe
\\nThe Blues are blessed with talent at fly-half, with current Welsh No.10 Gareth Anscombe and Jarrod Evans – who has been tipped as a future replacement – both on their books.
\\nAnscombe had his doubters going into the Guinness Six Nations, but he proved them wrong as he delivered a man-of-the-match performance in the crucial victory against Ireland.
\\nHe set up the opening try and kicked 20 points to seal the Grand Slam. Meanwhile, at just 22, Evans has already made his international debut and will provide strong competition for Anscombe at Blues.
\\nCENTRES
\\n12. Willis Halaholo
\\nAn explosive presence in the Cardiff Blues backline, Willis Halaholo has gone from strength to strength since arriving at the club from Super Rugby in October 2016.
\\nThe 28-year-old delivered a barnstorming display against Munster at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park in September – a performance that included two assists and a try of his own against the Irish province.
\\n13. Rey Lee-Lo / Harri Millard
\\nThere are options for the Blues at outside centre, with the experience of Samoan Rey Lee-Leo complemented by the youthful energy of Welsh under-20 international Harri Millard.
\\nMillard caught the eye in age-grade rugby and has been picking up plenty of plaudits for his performances at Arms Park thanks to his dynamic displays this season.
\\n
THE BACK THREE
\\n11. Josh Adams / 14. Owen Lane
\\nWhat more can you say about Adams? Having been released by Scarlets in 2015, he has since rebuilt his career at Worcester Warriors by terrorising teams in the English Premiership.
\\nHe has proved prolific for the club, scoring 34 tries in just 59 appearances, and scooped both the Young Player and Player of the Year Awards at Worcester last season.
\\nWith the step up to the international stage also proving no obstacle, expect Adams to continue tearing defences apart in the Guinness PRO14 next season alongside rising star Owen Lane.
\\n15. Matthew Morgan
\\nAffectionately known as ‘Nipper’, Matthew Morgan is another Welsh international amongst the Blues backline – having started against Fiji at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
\\nWhile his international career has stalled since then, the 26-year-old has grown into the No.15 role at the Blues and has caused Guinness PRO14 sides plenty of problems with his runs from deep.
\\nHallam Amos is also rumoured to be joining Blues for next season – and should the Dragons star make the move, he could be the final piece of Mulvihill’s backline jigsaw.
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\\nLeinster have already wrapped up top spot in Conference B – but everything else is up in the air.
\\nWe will look at each team and what they need to do to make it to the knock-out stages and a possible place at Celtic Park in May.
\\n
To kick things off, we look at the Toyota Cheetahs, currently sixth in Conference A, but still with an outside shout of making the top three.
\\nThe South African team, who made the Guinness PRO14 Final Series in their first season in the Championship, currently sit sixth in Conference A, 11 points behind Connacht in third.
\\nThat leaves them with a lot of work to do to make it back to the knock-out stages, with arguably only four wins from four giving them any chance.
\\nWhat does their remaining schedule look like?
\\nIn Toyota Cheetahs’ favour is that after this weekend, they play the remainder of their games on home soil.
\\nBefore then, they travel to Scotstoun to take on the Glasgow Warriors, a must-win game to have any chance of progression.
\\nThe problem for the Cheetahs is that they have won just once outside South Africa this season and that is something they will have to change.
\\nIf they can beat the Warriors, they finish the season with home clashes against the Ospreys, Dragons and the Isuzu Southern Kings, so if they are still in contention, there is a path to a strong finish to the campaign.
\\nToyota Cheetahs run-in:
\\nR18: Glasgow Warriors (A) Saturday, March 23, 19:45
\\nR19: Ospreys (H) Saturday, April 6, 16:30
\\nR20: Dragons (H) Saturday, April 13, 18:35
\\nR21: Isuzu Southern Kings (H) Saturday, April 27, 16:30
\\nWho are going to be the difference-makers if Toyota Cheetahs can make it back to the Guinness PRO14 Final Series?
\\nThe Cheetahs have plenty of explosive weapons, who will have to perform if they are to make it back to the knock-out stages.
\\nRabz Maxwane is well clear at the top of the try-scorers chart with 13, five more than any other player.
\\n
Elsewhere, Junior Pokomela has been a standout in the pack while Tian Schoeman offers some stability from fly-half.
\\nThey are without Ox Nché, however – the promising prop is suspended until the end of the campaign following his dangerous tackle in the clash with Leinster last time out.
\\nWhat’s the ‘must-win’ game for the Toyota Cheetahs?
\\nAt this stage, every game is a must-win game, and it all starts in Glasgow. If the Cheetahs can get a result at Scotstoun, then they do come back into contention somewhat.
\\nThat is especially true when you consider how high-scoring games in South Africa tend to be. With the number of tries scored on the high veldt, there is always the chance of picking up some bonus points, so win in Glasgow and there is a chance.
\\nCan Toyota Cheetahs go all the way if they reach the Guinness PRO14 Final Series?
\\nIt will be asking a lot of the Cheetahs to go all the way, particularly with their struggles to get wins in Europe so far this season.
\\nIf they can make it to the Guinness PRO14 Final Series, they will have to win three successive games in Europe, an away Quarter-final, Semi-final and then the Final in Glasgow.
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\\nAdams has been a hot name in rugby this season since making his international debut in last year’s Six Nations campaign, with his form for club and country attracting plenty of attention in recent months.
\\nSpeculation was rife about which region would bring him to Wales from Worcester, Cardiff Blues were the ones to land this marquee signing.
\\nHere is how it all unfolded on social media…
\\n\\n\\n \\nWell we can't let @scarlets_rugby have all the fun on the contract front….
\\n✍️
\\n— Cardiff Blues (@cardiff_blues) March 19, 2019
\\n
\\n\\n \\nThe full story as @JoshAdams951 joins @cardiff_blues ahead of next season https://t.co/NPTszDpdDK pic.twitter.com/JJGFa55xXd
\\n— Cardiff Blues (@cardiff_blues) March 19, 2019
\\n
How the media reacted…
\\n\\n\\n \\nGood day for the Welsh regions (they can happen) with Josh Adams signing for Cardiff Blues and Scarlets re-signing Jonathan Davies, Ken Owens and Rob Evans.
\\n— Ben Coles (@bencoles_) March 19, 2019
\\n
\\n\\n \\nConfirmation of Josh Adams' move to Cardiff Blues. A fantastic signing.
\\n— Ross Harries (@rossharries1) March 19, 2019
\\n
\\n\\n \\nFantastic day for regional rugby. Jonathan Davies, Ken Owens and Rob Evans signing new deals with @scarlets_rugby and @cardiff_blues signing one of the best wingers in the northern hemisphere.
\\n— Steffan Thomas (@Steffan_Thomas1) March 19, 2019
\\n
\\n\\n \\nGreat to see Josh Adams returning to Wales by signing for Cardiff Blues. A clear example of the 60-cap rule working and a real boost for regional rugby. https://t.co/3I1tncrRhq
\\n— Simon Thomas (@simonrug) March 19, 2019
\\n
\\n\\n \\nJosh Adams is a fantastic signing for Cardiff Blues.
\\nThat's a proper boost for the regions.
\\n— Paul Williams (@thepaulwilliams) March 19, 2019
\\n
\\n\\n \\n \\n\\uD83D\\uDCDD Eh… @andymcgeady you may want to update tomorrow's agenda for Episode 1 https://t.co/VnpI56bSOJ
\\n— UnderTheSticks (@UnderTheStix) March 19, 2019
\\n
What the fans are saying….
\\n\\n\\n \\nJosh Adams to the Blues is a cracking signing
\\n— Ruairí (@_Rurz) March 19, 2019
\\n
\\n\\n \\nBrilliant signing for the Cardiff Blues.
\\nJosh Adams joining on a long-term deal.https://t.co/UYT7xkTtPC
\\n— Matthew Southcombe (@MattSouth7) March 19, 2019
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\\n— rhys \\uD83D\\uDD3B (@RhysTurner1927) March 19, 2019
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Free State Rugby is pleased to announce that utility back William Small-Smith extended his contract with the Toyota Cheetahs for another two years. He has committed to be playing for the Toyota Cheetahs until October 2021.
\\nThe talented midfielder has international experience receiving gold medals as part of the Springboks Sevens team and the Junior Springboks. Fast and with a proven ability to finish, Small-Smith’s real strength lies in his on-field organisational and leadership traits. His natural leadership on and off the field allows players around him to blossom and more of the same can be expected of this gifted midfielder.
\\nSmall-Smith has made 61 appearances for the Toyota Cheetahs so far (16 Currie Cup, 13 Super Rugby and 32 Guinness PRO14).
\\nCommenting on his contract extension, William Small-Smith said:
\\n“It was actually an easy decision to make. I moved to the Toyota Cheetahs to grow as a person and as a player and to get a lot game time and it was exactly what happened.”
\\n“I’m really excited about the feature of Free State Rugby. I feel that the Toyota Cheetah team is still in early stages of the Guinness PRO 14 championship – it’s only our second season. I believe that we are a team who can really compete to win the competition in the next year or two.”
\\n“We have a new group of players who are starting to become better with each game played.”
\\n“I really believe that we have a bright future – not only with the Currie Cup not overlapping but also with PRO14 where we want to go from strength to strength.”
\\n“It is a privilege for me extend my contract. I just want to keep contributing and keep doing what I can do to make the team better. The goal is to win any team at any time on any day.”
\\n“I’m really excited about the next two years. I really feel fortunate to be able to do what I love. I hope that I can keep on contributing.”
\\nAnnouncing the contract extension, the Harold Verster, Managing Director of the Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd said: “William is born leader with a natural feel for the game. He has an exceptional personality and a player who will always give everything for the cause he serves. He is 100% a Cheetah and we are delighted to have him for the next two years.
\\nCareer Stats:
\\nProvincial career: Debut in 2011 for Blue Bulls u.21 team
Currie Cup: 30 Currie Cup games in total, 7 tries and 2 conversions = 39 points (Blue Bulls and Cheetahs). Toyota Free State Cheetahs (2016-2018) – 16 games and 34 points.
Super Rugby: Bulls (2014) – 7 games and 5 points. Toyota Cheetahs (2016-2017) -13 games, 5 points
Guinness Pro 14: Toyota Cheetahs (2017-2018) -15 games and 26 points,
(2018-2019) -17 games and 15 points.
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\\nThe 26-year old winger, Wales Sevens all time top try – and points – scorer, has agreed to extend his time with the Ospreys until at least 2021 after making a huge impression in his first full season back at the home region he represented as a youngster.
\\nSpeaking after committing his future to the Ospreys, Morgan said:
\\n“It’s nice to finally get pen to paper and I’m really excited about the future now, and being here for another two years.
\\n“This is where I want to be and I was keen to get the paper signed. The way the season started my profile shot up rapidly and I know that the pressure is on me to not just hit that level every time but to keep improving and this is the right place for that.”
\\nHailing from Bridgend, Morgan represented the Ospreys at age-grade level and made one Anglo Welsh Cup appearance for the region as a teenager before embarking on his successful sevens career, scoring 131 tries from 202 matches in the World Sevens Series as well as playing at two Commonwealths Games and last summer’s Rugby World Cup Sevens.
\\nRenowned as one of the world’s leading finishers in the shortened version of the game, he rejoined the Ospreys ahead of the current season. His devastating pace and eye for a gap has seen him run in nine tries from 17 appearances to date.
\\nHe scored the only try of the game in the Christmas win over the Scarlets to cement his place as a fan’s favourite at the Liberty Stadium, while his hat-trick against Zebre at the end of November means he is just one of 10 players to score three in a game for the Ospreys, alongside esteemed wingers like Tommy Bowe, Nikki Walker and Shane Williams.
\\nHis early season impact was recognised via a first call up into Warren Gatland’s senior squad for the autumn international series, making his debut against Scotland in November.
\\n“This is excellent news for the Ospreys” said head coach, Allen Clarke.
\\n“Luke has transferred well from sevens and his tremendous start was rewarded with his first Welsh cap in fifteens. He’s electric when he gets the ball in his hands, he gets people out of their seats and scores tries. That’s what we all want to see.
\\n“What is really exciting about Luke is there’s more to come from him. He’s got a real appetite to learn the positional expertise required to really kick on from here and become a top level back three player.”
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\\nThe 23-year-old starred throughout Wales’ march to Grand Slam glory and bagged three tries in the process including stunning efforts against England and Scotland.
\\nHe has subsequently been nominated for player of the tournament and he will return to Wales in the summer to ply his trade at Cardiff Arms Park.
\\nAdams said: “It is great to be returning to Wales and I cannot wait to link up with Cardiff Blues next season.
\\n“I’ve been really impressed with John’s vision for the future and the attacking brand of rugby the Blues play will really suit my game.
\\n“It is a young and exciting squad, with a good blend of experience, which has a bright future and I’m looking forward to contributing towards that.
\\n“I will always be grateful to Worcester Warriors for giving me the opportunity to become a professional player and I have loved my time at Sixways.
\\n“But to play for Wales I need to play in Wales and Cardiff Blues is the best fit for me. I’m really looking forward to the next chapter at Cardiff Arms Park.”
\\nAdams burst onto the scene at Worcester Warriors during the 2016-17 season and has now made 59 appearances and scored a hugely impressive 34 tries.
\\nHe was the Aviva Premiership’s joint-top scorer last season with 13 tries and 17 in all competitions and scooped both the Warriors’ Young Player and Player of the Year awards.
\\nThe 23-year-old’s performances have been equally impressive in the red of Wales, where he has now made 10 appearances and touched down four times.
\\nAdams is the first signing following the approval of Cardiff Blues’ budget for next season and head coach John Mulvihill believes it is a significant signal of intent.
\\nHe added: “It’s an exciting signing for the region and demonstrates our strong rugby ambition going forward.
\\n“Josh is a player we can build success around. He brings genuine hunger to succeed, enormous energy and the skill-set and speed to make a real difference to our group.
\\n“Just from watching the Six Nations, you can see he’s a really busy player, who makes big contributions both in attack and defence, and is a good team man. We’re looking forward to getting him on board for next season.”
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\\nJonathan Davies, Ken Owens and Rob Evans have agreed new deals to extend their stay with their home region.
\\nThe international trio have come through the academy system at the Scarlets and were key members of the side that lifted the Guinness PRO12 trophy in 2017.
\\nScarlets head coach Wayne Pivac said: “I am delighted that Rob, Ken and Jon have re-signed for the Scarlets.
\\n“They have been a big part of our success in recent years and I know that our incoming coach Brad (Mooar) was very keen to secure their services moving forward.
\\n“It is great news for the Scarlets.”
\\nDavies has played 154 matches for the Scarlets since making his debut in August 2006.
\\nHe has gone on to become one of the leading centres in world rugby and was named the British and Irish Lions player of the series in 2017.
\\n“I could not be happier to be staying with the Scarlets,” he said.
\\n“I am excited about the end of the season and having spoken to our new coach Brad, excited about what is to come.
\\n“It is something I want to be part of.
\\n“You want to be playing in the big competitions and competing for trophies and we have been doing that at the Scarlets.
\\n“I am delighted to have signed a new contract.”
\\nOwens was a Lions Test player in 2017 and won his 64th Wales cap against Ireland last weekend.
\\nThe talismanic hooker has made 238 appearances for the Scarlets since making his debut against Northampton Saints in 2016.
\\nOwens has captained the Scarlets since 2014.
\\nHe said: “I am delighted to have signed an extension to my contract.
\\n“I am looking forward to a big end of season and building on the success we have achieved in recent years.”
\\nEvans is another who has been at the heart of the Scarlets’ success.
\\nThe Pembrokshire product has made 118 appearances since making his debut in January 2013 and was named in the Guinness PRO14’s dream team last season.
\\n“I love playing here, you are playing with your mates and there’s a great spirit in the squad,” said Evans.
\\n“I have been proud to be part of the success we have achieved over the last few years.
\\n“I want to keep playing for Wales and there is no other side in Wales I would want to play for.
\\n“This is an exciting time to be involved with the Scarlets. I am looking forward to pulling on a Scarlets jersey again and helping us get into the play-offs for another season.”
\\nScarlets general manager of rugby Jon Daniels added: “We are delighted to have key players like Jon, Ken and Rob sign new deals.
\\n“All three are from West Wales, are proud of their roots and have played a huge part in our success in recent seasons.
\\n“As Scarlets we are equally proud to see them achieve what they have on the international stage and for all three to sign new contracts is an indication of our ambition over the coming years.”
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\\nThe Warriors face the Cheetahs at Scotstoun on Saturday in the Guinness PRO14 and then travel to play Saracens in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup seven days later.
\\nBoth players, who pack down either side of the front row, have signed two-year contracts to extend their stays at Scotstoun until at least 2021.
\\nAllan has made 88 appearances for the Warriors since joining from Edinburgh ahead of the 2014/15 season.
\\nThe 26-year-old loose-head has eight caps for Scotland including two off the bench in this year’s Guinness Six Nations.
\\nHe was part of the Harrogate RUFC side which won the Yorkshire Cup as a junior, while attending Sedbergh School in Cumbria and being unbeaten in his final year playing for the 1st XV and being named Rugby World School Team of the Year.
\\nTight-head, Rae has made 59 appearances for Glasgow Warriors since making his debut against Munster in 2015.
\\nThe 24-year-old former Marr College pupil is a product of the Fosroc Scottish Rugby Academy and spent time on loan to PRO14 rivals Benetton at the beginning of his career.
\\nHaving been involved in several international squads he won his first Scotland cap against Ireland last month.
\\nAlex Allan said: “Staying at Glasgow was an easy decision for me to make. It’s a great environment and the challenge of testing myself at the highest level in both the PRO14 and the Champions Cup is one I really enjoy.
\\nD’Arcy Rae said: “I’m pleased to be staying at Scotstoun for another two years. I’ve enjoyed how much game time I’ve had this season and getting capped during the Six Nations was a dream come true so I’m looking to kick on and keep improving with every game.”
\\nGlasgow Warriors Head Coach Dave Rennie said: “Alex is a really dynamic prop who is equally as comfortable in the loose as he is at set piece.
\\n“D’Arcy has played some big games for us this season. With Zander (Fagerson) and Siua (Halanukonuka) both injured early in the year he stepped up as our first choice tight-head for a stretch of matches and performed well.
\\n“Both are really good men and well-liked members of our group and it’s great that they’re sticking around to provide real strength in depth to our front row.”
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\\nWales were crowned champions with a win over Ireland and the Guinness PRO14’s very own Gareth Anscombe was right in the thick of the action, nailing no less than six penalties to help steer his team to Grand Slam glory.
\\nMeanwhile, England and Scotland produced an all-time classic thanks to an incredible flurry of Edinburgh Rugby try-scorers.
\\nAnd Italy went down fighting against France, with all of their points on the day coming from Benetton’s Tito Tebaldi and Tommaso Allan’s boot.
\\nHere’s a run-down of all the major Guinness PRO14 talking points:
\\n\\n\\n \\nTake a bow @Gareth_Anscombe . Immensely proud of you and all three @cardiff_blues boys involved . Immense effort from all 23 @WelshRugbyUnion \\uD83D\\uDE4C\\uD83C\\uDFFC pic.twitter.com/AApbW9V6rE
\\n— Cardiff Blues (@cardiff_blues) 16 March 2019
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Wales crowned champions
\\nWarren Gatland became the first coach to win three Gland Slams as he guided high Wales to a comprehensive 25-7 win over Ireland in front of a home crowd at the Principality Stadium.
\\nAnd Wales got off to the prefect start when Scarlets centre Hadleigh Parkes latched onto an Anscombe kick over the top and dotted down the only try of the match.
\\nParkes then turned defender as he executed a try-saving tackle on Jacob Stockdale before Cardiff Blues’ Anscombe took control of the game slotting six penalties to put Wales in command.
\\nWith the clock already in the red, Leinster’s Jordan Larmour saved Ireland from a scoreless defeat as he crossed but it was too little too late.
\\n\\n\\n \\nThe nation is Proud! To the Scarlets pack that has been monumental in shaping the GRAND SLAM win. We are very proud of you boys!
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Come and watch the boys back in action against Edinburgh at Parc y Scarlets. 06.04.2019 https://t.co/xr0BYQPJev pic.twitter.com/3qWlbZ5yVc— Scarlets Rugby (@scarlets_rugby) 16 March 2019
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Records broken at Twickenham
\\nOver at Twickenham, England and Scotland were busy rewriting the record books as the hosts came flying out of the blocks to score the fastest-ever bonus point in the history of the Championship.
\\nBut after Eddie Jones’ men had taken a 31-0 lead, Scotland’s Edinburgh contingent began to stir and hit back with a flurry of their own through Stuart McInnaly and a Magnus Bradbury score sandwiched between a Darcy Graham double.
\\nOut of nowhere, Scotland were level again and went on to take the lead when Glasgow Warriors’ Sam Johnson, only for George Ford to score and convert a last-gasp try to level up the scores at 38-38.
\\nThe result was the biggest comeback to draw any Test, beating the previous record held by Scotland when they came back from 19 points down to draw 28-28 with Wales in 2001.
\\n\\n\\n \\nHave you stopped screaming at your TV yet? \\uD83D\\uDE03
\\nA stellar comeback at Twickenham. Congratulations to @McInallyStuart, @Darcy_Graham & @BradburyMagnus on your tries in today’s Calcutta Cup defence! RUGBY!!! \\uD83D\\uDC4F #AsOne https://t.co/hwkHqgER1I
\\n— Edinburgh Rugby (@EdinburghRugby) 16 March 2019
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Misery in Italy
\\nMeanwhile, at the Stadio Olimpico, Italy let the chance to finish this year’s Championship on a high slip through their fingers.
\\nBenetton’s Tito Tebaldi scored Italy’s only try of the match in the second half, adding to his Treviso teammate Tommaso Allan’s three penalties and bringing the Azzurri right back into the game.
\\nBut it was another Benetton player that had the golden opportunity to clinch victory as with five minutes remaining on the clock, Marco Zanon leaping for the line, only to have the ball punched out of his grasp by Damian Penaud.
\\nTo compound the misery for Italy, Penaud then went up the other end and scored the try that gave France the win to leave Italy without a point on the board across the whole Championship.
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\\nCullen, who won 221 caps for Leinster and was captain of three Heineken Cup winning squads, was appointed Head Coach at the start of the 2015/16 season and will now lead the province for a further two seasons until the end of the 2020/21 season.
\\nLeinster Rugby CEO Mick Dawson also confirmed that Senior Coach Stuart Lancaster has been retained.
\\nSpeaking to leinsterrugby.ie Dawson spoke about Cullen’s time in charge to date and his impact on the club.
\\n“Leo’s skills as a player and as a captain have been well celebrated over the years and rightly so.
\\n“Over the last four seasons he has continued to build on that legacy and has added considerable coaching credentials to his list of achievements. Not only did Leo oversee the great double success of last season, he also oversaw the rebuilding of the playing squad after a number of high profile retirements and the recruitment of the new coaching team.
\\n“We have seen the impact Leo has had on the organisation both on and off the field and we are thrilled to see him commit for a further two seasons with the club.
\\n“That level of continuity is crucial for the model that we have here at the club, a model that Leo not only believes in but is a product of.
\\n“In his four seasons he has capped 43 new players with the majority of them coming from the 12 counties of Leinster.
\\n“This season he has capped eight players from our Academy in the 54 players used across the Guinness PRO14 and the Heineken Champions Cup.
\\n“This is an important announcement for the club and we are delighted to have our business done ahead of a crucial block of games for Leo, his staff and the players.”
\\nDawson also confirmed that Senior Coach Stuart Lancaster has signed a new contract with the club.
\\n“Everyone can see that we have benefited from Stuart’s vast experience working within the academy system in England plus of course his time with the English national team.
\\n“He has consistently shown his commitment to the Leinster cause and it is a real boost to retain the services of a world class coach.”
\\nLeo Cullen – Head Coach:
DOB: 9 January 1978
Honours: Leo won 32 Ireland caps and 221 Leinster caps during a stellar career that saw him win titles with both Leinster Rugby and Leicester Tigers.
Stuart Lancaster – Senior Coach:
DOB: 9 October 1969
Honours: Stuart was England Rugby Head Coach from 2011-2015. Before that he was the RFU’s Elite Rugby Director. He represented Scotland at underage level and was the first player to play over 100 times for Leeds RUFC (later branded Leeds Tykes).
The Guinness PRO14 Final is one of the most entertaining games in the rugby calendar and takes place in Glasgow’s Celtic Park on May 25. Tickets start at just £25 for adults, £1 for kids. Visit www.pro14rugby.org/finaltickets
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Edinburgh have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with re-signing of hooker David Cherry on a one-year deal.
\\nCherry, 28, has enjoyed a breakout campaign since joining the club from French Fédérale 2 side Stade Niçois in March 2018 – making 16 appearances this season so far – and today extends his stay in the capital by a further year.
\\nOn re-signing with his hometown club, Cherry said: “I’m delighted to have re-signed with Edinburgh for another year after such an exciting first season.
\\n“I believe the squad has the ability to achieve great success and I’m looking forward to contributing to that next year.”
\\nHead Coach Richard Cockerill, added: “We’re delighted that Dave has committed to the club for a further season. He’s kicked on really well since joining the club in the summer and continues to develop in his position.
\\n“He provides us with great strength and depth at hooker and will no doubt continue to work hard in training to stake a place in this Edinburgh team.”
\\nAfter graduating from Edinburgh’s Merchiston Castle School, Cherry played his senior rugby at Currie before making the move to English Championship side London Scottish in 2014.
\\nThe hooker soon cemented himself in the Championship outfit’s starting XV, but after three seasons at the Athletic Ground – in which he made 54 appearances, scoring 45 points in the process – Cherry joined Stade Niçois as part of Scottish Rugby’s performance pathway partnership.
\\nAfter returning to his hometown team in March 2018, former Scotland U20 international Cherry made his Edinburgh debut from the bench against Leinster at the RDS Arena in September of the same year.
\\nCherry – who has represented Scotland 10 times at U20 level and started all five games at the 2011 Junior World Championship in Italy – quickly established himself as the capital side’s reserve hooker, providing invaluable support from the bench in the early stages of the season.
\\nThe hooker was rewarded for his fine domestic form when he was named in Gregor Townsend’s Scotland squad for the 2019 Guinness Six Nations.
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\\nScarlets’ Hadleigh Parkes left BT Murrayfield bloodied and bruised but not before he had played an integral role in Wales’ 18-11 victory over Scotland to keep his side on course for the Grand Slam.
\\nParkes was crowned Guinness Man of the Match for his efforts and so too was Leinster’s James Ryan, as he put on a bullocking display in Ireland’s 26-14 victory over France.
\\nMeanwhile Benetton’s Tommaso Allan and Luca Morisi both scored tries as Italy battled in vain against a rampant England side, ultimately losing 57-14 at Twickenham.
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Scarlet fever
\\nHadleigh Parkes wasn’t the only Scarlets player to step up to the plate for Wales on Saturday either.
\\nJonathan Davies had a big hand is setting up Josh Adams for Wales’ first try when he played the two-on-one perfectly and put Adams away to give his side the lead
\\nAnd he was rewarded for his generosity with a try of his own on after Wales went through the phases in the Scottish 22, he eventually received the ball in hand and smashed his way over the line.
\\nEdinburgh’s Darcy Graham did get a try back for Scotland to set up a nervy finish but Cardiff Blues’ Gareth Anscombe’s contribution with the boot made sure that the hosts remained at arm’s length as the clock ticked down.
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\\nCais wych gan Jon Foxy i roi Cymru ar y blaen i mewn i’r ail hanner \\uD83D\\uDC4F\\uD83C\\uDFFC\\uD83D\\uDC4F\\uD83C\\uDFFC https://t.co/02Q24HcWE3
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The Best way to sign off
James Ryan’s mammoth performance and monstrous first-half hit on Antoine Dupont will feature in the highlight reel but the game will likely be remembered as Rory Best’s last home Guinness Six Nations appearance.
\\nAnd Ulster’s Best marked it with a try in the first three minutes of the match, crashing over from a five-metre lineout following some great kicking from Leinster’s Jordan Larmour.
\\nAnd Larmour’s provincial teammate and Irish talisman Sexton soon arrived at the party shortly afterwards, booting the conversion and then converting his own try on the half-hour mark to put Ireland in command.
\\nAnd after Leinster’s Jack Conan added a third, Keith Earls raced over the line to score his 30th international try and ensure that Munster had some Guinness PRO14 representation on the scoresheet.
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\\n— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) March 11, 2019
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Benetton brotherhood
Italy fans might find it hard to pick positives out of their defeat at the hands of a well-oiled England side at Twickenham.
\\nBut Benetton supporters might have a little more joy as both of the Italy try scorers wear the Treviso badge.
\\nItaly were in touch with Eddie Jones’ men to begin with and Tommaso Allan managed to level the scores up at 7-7 when he slipped through the English defence and held off Ben Youngs to dot down and convert.
\\nEngland then took control of the game and tries rained down on Italy but there was room for one more Benetton celebration when Luca Morisi went over in the corner for Allan to convert once more.
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As the 2019 Guinness Six Nations crosses the half-way mark, fans can look forward to another round of pulsating action this weekend.
\\nWales will make the trip to Edinburgh in the early Saturday kick-off as they look to maintain their 100% record with a victory against a struggling Scottish outfit.
\\nLater that day, England take on Italy as they hope to bounce back from a disappointing loss against Wales with a strong performance at Twickenham.
\\nAnd Sunday’s flagship game sees Ireland take on France as both sides aim to finish the Championship strong.
\\nWith a host of PRO14 players suiting up for international action this weekend, here are the main talking points.
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Stander and Byrne Return to boost Irish hopes
\\nMunster’s CJ Stander returns to the Ireland team after a facial injury kept him out of the last two Guinness Six Nations fixtures.
\\nThe No.8, who started Ireland’s opening day loss to England, has been in and out of the Munster side this season, with his last appearance coming against Connacht Rugby in early January.
\\nBut Joe Schmidt clearly has faith in the 28-year-old as Ireland face a must-win game against France on Sunday.
\\nIreland will once again look to Munster’s Conor Murray, whose two tries and couple of penalties make him the nation’s top scorer this year.
\\nAlso making the cut is Leinster fly-half Ross Byrne, who could earn his third cap for Ireland as they look to pick up their third consecutive win.
\\nThe 23-year-old has been in good form for his club side, making 16 appearances and crossing the 100 point mark for the season in mid-February.
\\nHe scored an excellent try against Toyota Cheetahs last weekend before converting another two to secure a timely win – and he could make his Six Nations bow on Sunday.
\\nFellow try-scorer Kieran Marmion adds to the Connacht Rugby contingent as he gets back in the squad alongside Ulster’s Rob Herring.
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Wales put faith in Ospreys’ Beard
\\nCory Hill’s untimely injury after an excellent performance in the win against England means Adam Beard will slot into the second row against Scotland on Saturday.
\\nBut Warren Gatland will hope the Ospreys star will continue his unbeaten streak in a Welsh shirt – the lock is yet to lose in 11 appearances for his nation.
\\nHe joins teammates George North, Justin Tipuric and Alun Wyn Jones – who captains Wales – in the starting XV.
\\nJake Ball is drafted in to fill Beard’s bench spot as Scarlets continue to represent the lion’s share of the national squad.
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Bennetton duo return to XV
\\nSergio Parisse may be the most notable change to the Italian team to face England, but the Azzurri will also welcome back Round Three absentee Sebastian Negri.
\\nThe Bennetton lock missed the defeat to Ireland due to illness but will return to an Italian side looking for their first win of the Championship.
\\nMeanwhile, Luca Bigi will get the nod at hooker as he makes his first start in this year’s Six Nations ahead of Leonardo Ghiraldini.
\\nTeammate Tommaso Allan has been a bright spot in Italy’s sluggish campaign thus far as he has scored 16 points while Edoardo Padovani (Zebre) has crossed three times.
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Scotland international scrum-half Henry Pyrgos has today committed his future to Edinburgh after putting pen-to-paper on a new two-year deal.
\\nPyrgos, 29, has made 18 appearances so far this season after joining the club from Glasgow Warriors in June 2018, and today extends his stay in the capital until at least 2021.
\\nOn re-signing with the club, Pyrgos, said: “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my first season at Edinburgh and I’m excited to sign for two more years.
\\n“I really believe we have the ability to go and achieve success over the next few seasons. I’m looking forward to working hard to make that happen.”
\\nHead Coach Richard Cockerill, added: “Henry is a level headed, gutsy player whose leadership and playmaking abilities are integral to the way we play.
\\n“He offers a great link between our forward pack and backline, so we’re delighted that he will continue to represent this club for the next two seasons.”
\\nPyrgos has enjoyed a strong first campaign in the capital since making his debut against Ospreys in the 2018/19 Guinness PRO14 season opener.
\\nA natural leader with excellent playmaking abilities, Pyrgos has skippered the capital side on several occasions in club captain Stuart McInally’s absence.
\\nThe scrum-half – who was a Guinness PRO12 (now PRO14) winner in 2012 – scored his first try for the club in the 40-14 Heineken Champions Cup victory over RC Toulon at BT Murrayfield.
\\nA former pupil of Bryanston School in Dorset, Henry is eligible for Scotland through his mum, who was born in Grangemouth, while his grandparents were born in Dundee.
\\nPyrgos made his international debut against New Zealand in the first match of the 2012 Autumn Tests.
\\nThe scrum-half scored his first try for Scotland against South Africa in the same campaign and has since gone on to notch up 29 points in 27 matches played for the national side.
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\\nA consortium of Eastern Cape business people has acquired a controlling interest in the Isuzu Southern Kings rugby franchise, SA Rugby was delighted to confirm on Friday.
\\nSA Rugby sold a 74 percent shareholding in SA Super Rugby (Pty) Ltd, the Isuzu Southern Kings’ holding company, to a company called GRC Ltd. The Eastern Province Rugby Union (EPRU) has acquired the balance of 26 percent of the shares.
\\nThe deal was recently completed following the conclusion of agreement on the commercial terms. SA Rugby had taken control of the Isuzu Southern Kings in November 2015 when the EPRU, to whom the operation of the franchise had been granted, ran into financial trouble.
Consortium head Loyiso Dotwana with SA Rugby CEO, Jurie Roux
“We are delighted to have concluded the sale,” said Jurie Roux, SA Rugby CEO. “The GRC are made up of committed local individuals who have the growth of rugby and the success of the Isuzu Southern Kings at heart. They are intimately involved in the commercial activities of the Eastern Cape and understand the potential of the region.
\\n“This is a very significant and important development for the Isuzu Southern Kings. We look forward to GRC and the local community giving the Isuzu Southern Kings the ammunition to grow into the rugby force we know they can be.”
\\nThe owners of GRC are Eastern Cape businesspeople Loyiso Dotwana, Gary Markson, Rory Stear, Kenny Govender and Vuyo Zitumane.
\\nMr Dotwana, head of the consortium, said: “We have followed a rigorous process to take control of the franchise but we have been single minded throughout: that bringing ownership of the Isuzu Southern Kings into local hands will be good for the team and good for the region.
\\n“We are rugby people who understand the Eastern Cape, the passion of the people for rugby and just how much a successful Isuzu Southern Kings team would mean to this region. We are focused and determined to deliver that success.”
\\nMr Andre Rademan, President of the EPRU, said that the fact that the EPRU was a shareholder would ensure continuity for rugby in the region. “It is essential that the continuum between school, club, provincial and franchise rugby remains open and this new arrangement assures that,” he said.
\\n“It has been a challenging three years for the rugby in the Eastern Cape but the establishment of a new EPRU board and now the local acquisition of the Isuzu Southern Kings franchise means that we can look to the future with real excitement and anticipation.”
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Growing Pains Await as Regional Rugby Aims to Run with the Thoroughbreds
\\n\\n Paul Williams is an independent columnist for www.pro14rugby.org and the views expressed in his columns are his (who else would they be?) and not those of PRO14 Rugby. \\n
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The title of this column couldn’t be less apt this week. There is never anything black and white in Welsh rugby. Excluding the relative success of the national team over the past 15 years, club and regional rugby in Wales has been a massive grey mess since the game went professional.\\n
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Every four to five years, some unfortunate individuals must untangle what is tantamount to 150 pairs of headphone cables thrown into a tumble dryer. The professional game in Wales is desperate for a clear road map for everyone to follow and it’s hard to think of any other Tier One nation that’s in the same situation.\\n
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Few, if any, top rugby nations managed the transition to professional rugby with ease, but the truth is, the Welsh rugby landscape couldn’t handle professionalism even before it became professional. In the 80’s and 90’s, it was rugby league that ripped the club game apart.\\n
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The first regional structure in 2003, initially failed with the collapse of the Celtic Warriors and the success of the remaining teams has witnessed many highs and lows.\\n
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The Ospreys had promising spells which included four Championship titles between the Celtic League and the old PRO12. The Scarlets have bagged two titles themselves and created some positivity with their daring style of play but neither team has ever reached a European final. The Cardiff Blues have never really established themselves a consistent contender domestically despite claiming two Challenge Cups over the past decade.\\n
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What fans yearn for is teams that can make an impact on the biggest days in the European Cup as well as in the Guinness PRO14, but none of the regions have ever threatened to headline those gala finales on the continental stage.\\n
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So, what do we want rugby in Wales to be? Are we happy being a rugby version of Scandinavian football, where a solid national team is achievable, but the club game fails to truly capture the imagination? Because at the moment, that is where the game in Wales sits. A good national team, but with no hope of ever fielding a squad that can cope with Saracens or Leinster, in the long-term.\\n
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The reality is that Wales can’t afford four fully-funded professional rugby teams. The fact that all four of the teams exist in such a small geographic space makes perfect sense historically, but very little sense commercially. We all know about the history of Swansea, Neath, Llanelli, Newport, Cardiff, Pontypridd and Pontypool etc.\\n
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However, commercially, the geographical spacing of the regions is from an age gone by and pro sport doesn’t care what happened yesterday; it only cares for what happens tomorrow. If something doesn’t change now who knows where we could be in 10 or 20 years time.\\n
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Weirdly, this whole mess isn’t even a result of the actions of those in Wales, it is partly a result of outside forces. The commercial pressures driving up player salaries are exerted by France, England and Japan, and they have already forced the Australian Rugby Union into a restructure to ensure they can retain their best players. The same action must happen in Wales.\\n
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Welsh supporters dream of their sides having the type of funding and player budgets that the top teams in Europe do, but if they want to see that come true, some are going to have to go through a nightmare.\\n
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If you’re an Ospreys fan right now you’ll feel like that’s what’s ahead, make no mistake about it.\\n
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We should always remember that this is all in a sporting context, and that no-one has died, or declared war.\\n
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With the merger off the cards between Ospreys and Scarlets, the aftermath has been heated but with one team fighting for their very future that’s how it can be. But even the idea of merging the two regions from West Wales was tough for many to consider – would anyone ever ask Leinster and Munster or Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh to join forces?\\n
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It’s been a week that some say could only happen in Wales. One that has already seen the start of the nightmare. It appeared Scarlets and Ospreys were set to merge only for it to be called off at short notice, some sharp words have been said and the Ospreys chairman has resigned. The newly formed Professional Rugby Board, in charge of the whole process to find a new way forward for regional rugby on under the Project Reset banner, has been under fire along with the WRU.\\n
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It has also been claimed by Scarlets that it was the Ospreys themselves who were keen on merging with either the Cardiff Blues, or the Scarlets, and it was not an issue forced by the WRU. This has all been followed by more tough talk from Ospreys’ incoming chairman. How do you digest that? There aren’t enough Rennies in the northern hemisphere to make this easy to swallow.\\n
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The difficulty with situations like this is that everyone retreats to their barracks and grabs a weapon. You’re expected to take sides immediately. You’re either for it, or against. You either hate the Ospreys or despise the Scarlets. You either love the WRU or you want to fire-bomb head office. You’re either getting hate-fueled DMs on Twitter, or you’re sending them. You’re either with us, or against us.\\n
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But it’s far more complicated than that. I was born and bred in Swansea – Gowerton to be precise. I supported Swansea RFC as a boy, then the Ospreys since their inception. I know many of the Ospreys. Some of the early ‘Galacticos’ remain my rugby heroes.\\n
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Some went to my school, and my mother even taught a few of them. I am fearful of losing a Welsh region, as we all are. But aren’t you also sick of Welsh regional rugby being the poor kid in class with the holes in his shoes? Aren’t you irritated with a situation where just six injuries to a regional squad means that their squad depth is so shallow that their season is can be severely hampered by November?\\n
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Are you not jealous of other teams across Europe with the spending power to buy current All Blacks and other top as overseas signings, whereas in Wales, some of them are on their third lap around Europe and have more bandaging than Tutankhamun?\\n
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Right now nobody knows how this will end, but regardless of your region, everyone in Wales has a dog in this fight. And I’d rather that hound was still fighting in 20 years, and not just the lapdog of French, English or Japanese rugby.\\n
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Let the restructure begin.\\n
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\\n Paul Williams is an independent columnist for www.pro14rugby.org and the views expressed in his columns are his (who else would they be?) and not those of PRO14 Rugby.\\n \\n\"},{\"contentType\":\"ARTICLE_LINK\",\"content\":\"https://www.pro14rugby.org/2019/03/07/paul-williams-black-white-column/\"}],\"language\":\"en\",\"version\":1,\"source\":{\"sourceSystem\":\"SOTIC\",\"sourceSystemId\":\"8218cd98c33438f325fcaf55b0a2b07caf1bf7023d43d01ef3819d5718975acc\",\"overwriteEnabled\":true},\"clientId\":\"PRO14\",\"previewUrl\":\"https://www.pro14rugby.org/2019/03/07/paul-williams-black-white-column/\",\"heroMedia\":{\"content\":{\"contentType\":\"IMAGE\",\"image\":\"https://d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net/pro12/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/07084404/PW_Wales-1024x614.jpg\",\"link\":\"https://d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net/pro12/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/07084404/PW_Wales-1024x614.jpg\"},\"contentType\":\"IMAGE\",\"title\":\"Paul Williams: Black & White Column\",\"link\":\"https://d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net/pro12/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/07084404/PW_Wales-1024x614.jpg\"},\"publishDate\":\"2019-03-07T11:15:00.000Z\",\"auth\":{\"loginRequired\":false,\"roles\":[]},\"blocked\":false},{\"id\":\"9d4e37d0-e1c7-3912-9d30-6c0150b14e16\",\"content\":[{\"contentType\":\"TEXT\",\"content\":\"\\n \\n \\n
Disciplinary Decision – Ox Nche (Eight weeks)
\\nOx Nche of the Toyota Cheetahs faced a Disciplinary Hearing yesterday via video conference and has been banned for eight weeks.
\\nA Disciplinary Committee met in Edinburgh (Scotland) to consider the citing complaint against Nche (No 1) of the Toyota Cheetahs which occurred against Leinster Rugby on Friday, March 1, 2019 in which the Player was shown a yellow card for an incident in the ninth minute involving Leinster No 11 (Fergus McFadden).
\\nThe player was reported by the Citing Commissioner in charge for alleged infringement of Law 9.12 – A player must not physically abuse anyone and Law 9.25 – A player must not intentionally charge or obstruct an opponent who has just kicked the ball.
\\nPlease note this was originally notified in the press notice as Law 9.13 and Law 9.25.
\\nThe Disciplinary Committee comprising of Sheriff Kathrine Mackie (Chair), Roddy MacLeod and Ian Douglas (All Scotland), concluded that the player had committed an act of foul play involving contact to the head.
In upholding the Citing Complaint, the Disciplinary Committee deemed that the offence merited a red card under Law 9.12 (Striking with the shoulder) and that the contact to the head was intentional with a top-end entry point of 10 weeks.
The Committee took into account the Player’s previously clean disciplinary record and his good conduct and applied 20% mitigation which reduces the ban to eight weeks.
To ensure the eight-week ban accounts for meaningful matches played by the Toyota Cheetahs in the Guinness PRO14 and the Currie Cup the player will be free to play from midnight on Sunday, May 19, 2019.
\\nThe Player was reminded of his right to appeal.
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\\nThe 31-year-old crossed to seal the bonus point for his side on a day which saw the Warriors blitz Zebre 42-10 in Parma.
\\nAfter Matt Fagerson’s powerful drive put the Scottish team up, captain Chris Fusaro and Stafford McDowall ran in the second and third tries for the visitors.
\\n\\n\\n \\n\\uD83D\\uDD0E #GUINNESSPRO14 Player Focus \\uD83D\\uDD0E
\\nIt was a memorable landmark appearance for @ruaridh_jackson as he helped @GlasgowWarriors to a bonus-point victory in Round 17 \\uD83D\\uDC4F
\\nHow much strength in depth do the Conference A leaders have as we reach the business end? \\uD83D\\uDCAA pic.twitter.com/2e8c1EhhOe
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Cue the arrival of veteran Jackson, who’s had Warriors’ fans out of their seats ever since he rejoined the club in 2017.
\\nAdam Hastings’ excellent vision and deft chip bounced fortunately into Jackson’s arms, and his attacking awareness saw him in the right place to finish with aplomb to score his maiden try of the season.
\\nThe fan favourite was clearly delighted as he contributed to a mammoth victory which took Glasgow top of Conference A following Munster’s loss at Scarlets.
\\nThe second half may have seen Zebre stem the tide of Scottish attacks, but Jackson’s try – Warriors’ fourth of the day and one that ensured the full five points went to the Scots – could prove crucial in the race for first place.
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\\nA Disciplinary Committee will meet in Edinburgh on Wednesday, March 6, to consider the Citing Complaint made against Ox Nche (No 1) of the Toyota Cheetahs for an incident which occurred against Leinster Rugby on Friday, March 1, 2019.
\\nThe complaint refers to an incident involving Leinster Rugby No 11 (Fergus McFadden) in the ninth minute of the Guinness PRO14 Round 17 fixture at the RDS Arena (Dublin) for which he was shown a yellow card by referee Nigel Owens.
\\nThe player has been reported by the Citing Commissioner in charge for infringement of Law 9.13 – A player must not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. Dangerous tackling includes, but is not limited to, tackling or attempting to tackle an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders.
\\nAdditionally, the player has also been reported for infringement of Law 9.25 – A player must not intentionally charge or obstruct an opponent who has just kicked the ball.
\\nThe Player will face a Disciplinary Committee via video conference, the Committee will comprise of Sheriff Kathrine Mackie, Roddy MacLeod and Jennifer Rae (All Scotland).
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Il Benetton di Kieran Crowely supera l’Edimburgo a Monigo e compie un grande passo verso la storica qualificazione al playoff. A Monigo non è certo la migliore versione della corazzata bianco-verde quella che respinge l’assalto scozzese ma la vittoria, l’ottava nelle ultime nove gare ufficiali, è d’oro e la tenacia che spinge prima Cannone e poi Rizzi a varcare la linea di meta avversaria vale il prezzo del biglietto. I due ventenni sono infatti tra le note più positive del complesso pomeriggio veneto, condito da qualche sbavatura di troppo e da imprecisioni che non si erano manifestate così numerose nell’ultimo mese e mezzo di sfide. La vittoria è però tutto ciò che serve per continuare a sognare e la maturità con la quale gli uomini di Crowely sottraggono nel finale anche il punto di bonus difensivo ai diretti rivali per la fase ad eliminazione diretta, certifica il livello di maturità che questo gruppo è riuscito a raggiungere. Con lo “zero” di Monigo Edimburgo scivola infatti a -8 dai bianco-verdi e questo, con ancora tre partite da giocare, suona quasi come una condanna per la formazione di Cockerill, già capace di qualificarsi per i quarti di Champions Cup.\\n
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Il Benetton si conferma così seconda forza della Conference B, dietro allo schiacciasassi Leinster (sofferto successo con i Cheetahs a Dublino), con un punto di vantaggio sull’Ulster (abile a pescare il bonus nella vittoria a Newport di domenica grazie a Jordi Murphy, Marty Moore, John Cooney e Alan O’Connor) ma ancora a cinque lunghezze dagli Scarlets, quarti e semplicemente encomiabili nel sofferto successo interno per 10 a 6 sul Munster, deciso dalla meta del giovane Nicholas e dal piede di un ritrovato Halfpenny.\\n
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Non riesce invece l’impresa alle Zebre che al Lanfranchi di Parma vengono travolte dalla forza dei Glasgow Warriors. Partita senza storia che va agli archivi già alla mezz’ora di gioco grazie alle mete di Matt Fagerson (doppietta), Chris Fusaro, Stafford McDowall e Ruaridh Jackson. Nel secondo tempo, il nuovo acuto di Fusaro e quello della bandiera di capitan Tommaso Castello fissano il punteggio sul definitivo 42 a 10, condito anche dal rosso inutile a Canna a quindici minuti dall’80esimo. Con il KO della Red Army al Parc y Scarlets, gli scozzesi tornano così in vetta alla Conference A.\\n
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Vittorie fondamentali infine per Connacht e Cardiff Blues: gli irlandesi mesmerizzano gli Ospreys a Galway con un 46 a 5 ispirato dalla vitalità di Kyle Godwin, condannandoli a ferie anticipate, mentre i Blues superano con qualche difficoltà di troppo i Southern Kings all’Arms Park (in meta Owen Lane, Nick Williams, Olly Robinson e Jason Harris).\\n \\n\"},{\"contentType\":\"ARTICLE_LINK\",\"content\":\"https://www.pro14rugby.org/2019/03/04/benetton-suona-la-nona-sinfonia-edimburgo-va-al-tappeto/\"}],\"language\":\"en\",\"version\":1,\"source\":{\"sourceSystem\":\"SOTIC\",\"sourceSystemId\":\"bd9bc84baa94d1c7cb43e0cc449b11cf4c445fa09934eb5ded5426456a448652\",\"overwriteEnabled\":true},\"clientId\":\"PRO14\",\"previewUrl\":\"https://www.pro14rugby.org/2019/03/04/benetton-suona-la-nona-sinfonia-edimburgo-va-al-tappeto/\",\"heroMedia\":{\"content\":{\"contentType\":\"IMAGE\",\"image\":\"https://d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net/pro12/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/02181549/AntonioRizziCelebrates19SB2000-1024x576.jpg\",\"link\":\"https://d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net/pro12/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/02181549/AntonioRizziCelebrates19SB2000-1024x576.jpg\"},\"contentType\":\"IMAGE\",\"title\":\"Benetton suona la nona sinfonia, Edimburgo va al tappeto\",\"link\":\"https://d2cx26qpfwuhvu.cloudfront.net/pro12/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/02181549/AntonioRizziCelebrates19SB2000-1024x576.jpg\"},\"publishDate\":\"2019-03-04T14:17:00.000Z\",\"auth\":{\"loginRequired\":false,\"roles\":[]},\"blocked\":false},{\"id\":\"000a2d14-1c15-3238-8bd5-e8fe3ea2c0be\",\"content\":[{\"contentType\":\"TEXT\",\"content\":\"\\n \\n \\n Round 17 of the Guinness PRO14 is done and dusted and the big news is that we have a new leader at the top of Conference A – Glasgow Warriors.\\n
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Dave Rennie’s men were in excellent form to record a bonus-point win away at Zebre while Scarlets squeezed out Munster in west Wales.\\n
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Elsewhere the Isuzu Southern Kings pushed Cardiff Blues all the way while Benetton Rugby won again – here’s our round-up of all the key action.\\n
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\\n Leinster 19-7 Toyota Cheetahs\\n
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- Leinster have enough ability to put games like these beyond doubt, but the table toppers lacked any sort of ruthlessness as they allowed their opponents to remain in the game until Rory O’Loughlin crossed in the second half. Had Tian Schoeman converted a penalty at 12-7 the game could have been very different but Leinster were then allowed to tighten their vice-like grip. \\n
- The Toyota Cheetahs have enough speed to trouble any opponent. Rabz Maxwane left three defenders in his wake as he showed his raw pace to cross the line for his side’s solitary try. However, his side were unable to create any sort of opportunity for the speedster again, perhaps understandable given their opposition, but this sort of pace is clearly going to trouble many other teams in the remaining rounds. \\n
- In conditions like those played in on Friday night, kicking is often ineffective. Time and time again, Cheetahs attempted to launch the ball up the field and gain territory but Leinster anticipated this often and were well positioned to receive. Passing went awry from both sides, but the wet conditions meant the likes of Schoeman found it hard with the ball at their feet. \\n
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- Jordan Harries' try could prove crucial as the Blues aim for a top three finish in Conference A. The winger, who scored twice last week off the bench, notched the fourth try to secure a bonus point for the Blues in their quest to hunt down the leading trio. At present, they’re level with third-placed Connacht – both on 47 points as it gets tight at the top. \\n
- Cardiff Blues may have secured the victory and bonus point, but made hard work of it thanks to an intense defensive effort from the Southern Kings. Several mammoth hits in the first half and great work from the lineouts put the Blues on the back foot for long periods of this game. \\n
- The Kings also secured an important bonus point as they look to climb the Conference B table. While perhaps out of the race for the top three, the Kings are still progressing in their game and showed it with this battling away performance. Dries van Schalkwyk and Michael Willemse both scored excellent tries around half-time, while Masixole Banda’s was the all important third right at the death. \\n
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- Sitting fifth in Conference B heading into the weekend, it has undoubtedly been an up and down season for Scarlets. But against the in-form Munster, they showed everyone just why they could be contenders for the overall title. This was a performance based on grit, determination and relentless defence as they kept out on top against a physical Munster, a result which lifts them to third. Only the Dragons and Isuzu Southern Kings have conceded more points in the Conference but that trend was bucked spectacularly. The rest of the league will have taken note. \\n
- Munster might be beaten but they will surely not be derailed by this result. The Limerick men have been in superb form – winning nine of their previous ten encounters - but could not break down Scarlets’ rear-guard. Still, they maintained possession well, moved it wide when they could and showed flashes of creativity and promise from the likes of Ronan O’Mahony and replacement fly-half Tyler Bleyendaal. Next up for them is a home game with Zebre Rugby and it would not be a surprise if they put some things right. \\n
- With just one Guinness PRO14 defeat at Parc y Scarlets since 2016, home is clearly where the heart is for Scarlets. And with just one of their last four games on the road, including Judgement Day against Dragons at Principality Stadium, they will fancy their chances of reaching the Guinness PRO14 Finals Series. After a trip to rivals Cardiff Blues, they host Edinburgh Rugby and Zebre Rugby before tackling the Dragons. Momentum could be building at just the right time. \\n
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\\n Zebre 10-42 Glasgow Warriors\\n
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- Dave Rennie will have been delighted with his side’s first half performance in Parma. Carlo Canna’s early penalty excluded, the Warriors were virtually flawless, running in five tries to take a commanding 35-3 lead into half-time and allowing them to control the second 40 to see out the bonus-point win. \\n
- While Zebre were left somewhat shell-shocked by Glasgow’s early blitz, they deserve credit for their response after the break. Many sides would have simply crumbled under the circumstances, but Michael Bradley’s men put in a stoic display that saw them draw the second half 7-7. \\n
- A word for Warriors legend Ruaridh Jackson, who capped a memorable 150th appearance for the side with a gleefully taken try. In his second spell with the club, Jackson latched onto an Adam Hastings kick to score in the first 40 and was only prevented from doubling his tally by superb Zebre defence right at the death. An occasion to treasure for the 31-year-old, no doubt. \\n
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\\n Benetton Rugby 18-10 Edinburgh Rugby\\n
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- With just four points separating the two sides in Conference B at the start of the day, there was tension in the air in Treviso as Benetton welcomed Edinburgh to Stadio Monigo. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it had an impact on the game as defence reigned supreme in the opening half, with Jaco van der Walt and Ian McKinley trading penalties to leave the sides level at the break before the game really came to life after the restart. \\n
- In what was a topsy-turvy encounter, the momentum swung one way and then the other multiple times, with Edinburgh leading twice thanks to Jaco van der Walt’s first-half penalty and James Johnstone’s second-half try. When van der Walt’s conversion put Edinburgh 10-8 up, Richard Cockerill’s men looked set to claim a vital victory in the Guinness PRO14 Final Series race, but Benetton persevered and managed to extend their unbeaten run to eight games. \\n
- Niccolo Cannone’s try was crucial in giving Benetton the lead for the first time at the start of the second half, but it was Antonio Rizzi’s score with ten minutes to play that proved decisive. The replacement ran on to Monty Ioane’s kick through to dot down under pressure from Edinburgh’s Tom Brown, with a TMO review awarding the try. Rizzi converted and added a further penalty to seal a crucial win for the Italian side. \\n
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- Kyle Godwin's virtuoso performance showed the importance of the kicking game in the Guinness PRO14. A 100 percent record with his feet - including two first half penalties to assert his side's dominance - wasn't mirrored by the Ospreys. Connacht will be hoping that a bruising tackle on Godwin won't keep him out for too long. \\n
- The victory puts some daylight between the two sides as Connacht secured maximum points with a stylish attacking performance. What may prove more important, however, is the mental element of the Irish side's triumph going into the title run-in. With both teams looking to overtake Cardiff and put some pressure on the top two sides, Ospreys' ability to recover from such a devastating loss will be crucial. \\n
- Ospreys showed glimpses of attacking prowess but just couldn’t get over when they got close to the try line. Needless penalties were given away alongside some erroneous passing which allowed Connacht to relieve the pressure the Welsh side placed on them. If they can tighten up in defence, Ospreys have the ability to break out of their funk and recover from a tricky period. \\n
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- Ulster’s win at Dragons was a Conference B clash that had something for everyone: there was free-flowing rugby, stoic defensive efforts, breath-taking last-gasp tackles and drama at the death. Even the weather served to enrich the contest, beguiling both sides as Storm Freya played havoc with kicks all afternoon. \\n
- Ulster’s two tries in four minutes turned the tide at Rodney Parade. A gritty opening 40 saw them head into the break a man light but with a four-point lead, and the Dragons certainly looked to capitalise at the start of the second half. But the visitors resolved to hold out until they were restored to a full complement and were rewarded when first Marty Moore and then John Cooney crossed to give them an all-important buffer. \\n
- But for their lapse early in the second half, the Dragons gave a good account of themselves throughout, and were unlucky not to claim a losing bonus point for their efforts at the death. Despite finishing their last home game of the season empty-handed, the home fans can come away with their heads held high after an impressive display from which their team deserved to yield more. \\n
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Olly Robinson rounded off a slick team move to score the winning try for Cardiff Blues as they battled past a resilient Isuzu Southern Kings side 26-19 in the Guinness PRO14.
\\r\\n \\r\\nOwen Lane crossed early as Blues came flying out of the gates and captain Nick Williams came back from a sin bin to level things after the bottom-placed side took the lead just after half time.
\\r\\n \\r\\nTries from Dries van Schalkwyk, Mike Willemse and Masixole Banda weren’t enough for the visitors despite a robust defensive performance against the high-flying Blues.
\\r\\n \\r\\nBut Robinson and Jordan Harries exemplified the Blues’ late efforts to notch the bonus point for the Blues that keeps them in contention for a top-three finish in Conference A.
\\r\\n \\r\\nWith two minutes on the clock, Lane skipped past three players and ran in his fourth try of the campaign as he took advantage of a leaky Kings defence.
\\r\\n \\r\\nBut the South African team stepped up their efforts and landed some huge hits on the Blues during an intense opening period.
\\r\\n \\r\\nTertius Kruger did well to prevent a Blues breakaway before the hosts tried and failed to break through with dozens of drives.
\\r\\n \\r\\nThe Blues squandered an excellent chance to extend their lead but the pass to Shane Lewis-Hughes in space on the left wing went straight into touch.
\\r\\n \\r\\nAnd the away side grew into the game as half-time approached, gaining a series of scrums deep in opposition territory and pinning Cardiff back, but the Blues responded with some dogged defensive play and effective kicking.
\\r\\n \\r\\nKings piled on more pressure and forced Blues captain Nick Williams to the sin bin as the South African side inched closer.
\\r\\n \\r\\nThey eventually got their deserved reward after a series of determined drives allowed van Schalkwyk to cross the line.
\\r\\n \\r\\nKings picked up where they left off after half time, scoring through Willemse via a familiar route.
\\r\\n \\r\\nA deep lineout and subsequent maul allowed the hooker to cross the line thanks to a powerful team drive.
\\r\\n \\r\\nThe stunned Blues flexed their true pedigree minutes later as Williams finished off a multi-phase move to level up the game.
\\r\\n \\r\\nThe skipper forced his way over the line after quick feet from his team mates created the space for the No.8 to drive into.
\\r\\n \\r\\nThe hosts continued to push forward as they surgically exploited their opponent’s weakness for their third try of the game.
\\r\\n \\r\\nA jinking run from substitute Matthew Morgan teed up Robinson and the flanker crossed to give his side the lead.
\\r\\n \\r\\nWith the fourth try and a bonus point now in sight despite the wet weather, Jarrod Evans flicked the ball out wide to an onrushing Harries, who picked up where he left off against Edinburgh to score the all-important try.
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E’ la sfida più attesa del weekend, quella che assegna una fetta importante di playoff. Parte meglio Edimburgo, che subito attacca e conquista una punizione che Jaco van der Walt non sbaglia. Qualche errore di troppo di Treviso nell’avvio del match e scozzesi che possono mantenere il controllo dell’ovale.\\n
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Lunghissima azione ospite vicino ai 22 di Treviso, ma l’Edimburgo non sfonda, anche se resta in attacco. Ottima la Benetton in difesa e, così, nonostante il dominio in possesso e territorio per gli scozzesi nulla di fatto dopo 10 minuti di gioco.\\n
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Così al 15′ fallo in mischia di Schoeman e Treviso che va in touche sui 5 metri. Palla rubata e nulla di fatto. Troppi palloni persi dai biancoverdi che non mettono punti sul tabellone mentre ci si avvicina alla fine del primo quarto di gioco. Ma è molto falloso Edimburgo, con Clancy che non sempre fischia fallo.\\n
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Ancora una pallone perso per Treviso, che non sta concretizzando la mole di gioco prodotta e continua a inseguire il vantaggio minimo di Edimburgo. Troppa leggerezza di Sperandio palla in mano e gli scozzesi riescono così a riguadagnare metri e portarsi facilmente in attacco.\\n
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Partita che fatica a decollare, le difese che spengono gli attacchi e le due squadre molto tese visto la posta in gioco. Al 29′ bellissima azione di Ioane che guadagna metri sul largo, evita un paio di placcaggi, poi offload e fallo scozzese che riporta Treviso vicino alla linea di meta. Ancora molta confusione in attacco per Treviso, ma ancora fallo di Edimburgo e al 32′ McKinley va sulla piazzola per il 3-3. Subito un ottimo calcio in profondità di Duvenage riporta subito Treviso nella metà campo scozzese.\\n
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Al 35′ meta di Ioane, ma Clancy aveva già fischiato il precedente avanti sul passaggio del numero 9 biancoverde. Sempre ottima in difesa Treviso obbliga al fallo gli ospiti e ultima chance per i padroni di casa, ma c’è il tenuto e si va al riposo in parità.\\n
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Cerca di cambiare ritmo la Benetton Treviso a inizio ripresa, si vede finalmente un Ratuva poco servito nei primi 40 minuti e una touche storta di Edimburgo dà un ovale ai padroni di casa in attacco. E al 45′ Niccolò Cannone sfonda, come già con Newport, e va oltre per la prima meta del match e primo vantaggio per i biancoverdi. Reagisce l’Edimburgo che subito si butta in avanti e touche sui 5 metri difensivi per Treviso che deve uscire da una situazione difficile.\\n
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Soffre troppo Sperandio i palloni alti dell’Edimburgo e ospiti che restano nella metà campo biancoverde. E al 54′ James Johnstone manda fuori giri la difesa di Treviso, si infila nelle maglie e va a schiacciare e scozzesi di nuovo avanti a +2. Continua, però, la confusione palla in mano di Treviso, che spreca troppi possessi in questo match.\\n
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Si entra nell’ultimo quarto con Edimburgo ancora avanti e Treviso obbligato a inventarsi qualcosa per raddrizzare un brutto match, dove sta pagando troppo l’emozione della posta in palio. Si riporta avanti la Benetton, ma non riesce a cambiare ritmo nonostante un paio di offload di Barbini e mancano i sostegni al portatore di palla e, così, nulla di fatto.\\n
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\\r\\n \\r\\nKeen to bounce back from a heavy loss to Glasgow last night, Connacht bossed the early exchanges, with Tom Farrell crossing early before two penalties from the excellent Kyle Godwin extended the lead.
\\r\\n \\r\\nMatthew Aubrey hit back against the run of play before Matt Healy, Marmion and a penalty try restored Connacht’s dominance.
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\\r\\n \\r\\nThe fly-half converted again as Connacht looked to be firmly in control, but Ospreys’ Olly Cracknell charged down a drop kick and the ball fell for Aubrey to score out wide against the run of play.
\\r\\n \\r\\nGodwin appeared to continue his blinder of a first half as he latched onto an opposition kick to storm past four defenders and cross the line.
\\r\\n \\r\\nBut protests from the Welsh side over an off-the-ball block bore fruit as the try was ruled out and Ospreys’ remained well in it.
\\r\\n \\r\\nGodwin and Farrell set up Healy for Connacht’s second try with two incisive passes and the winger crossed between the posts to tee up an easy conversion for Godwin.
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\\r\\n \\r\\nOspreys rallied well to gain some territory, but Marmion put any notion of a comeback out of sight as he was set up by Jarrad Butler to score between the posts.
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\\r\\n \\r\\nInstead, McCartney further embellished the score line as he drove over powerfully following a scrum.
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Partita “della vita” quella in programma oggi pomeriggio a Treviso per il Benetton dei sogni (e dei record). Sull’onda dello storico successo per 57 a 7 inflitto ai Dragons lo scorsa settimana (mai nessun club italiano era riuscito a segnare tanto in un incontro di Guinness PRO14) i veneti si presentano infatti al match-point contro Edimburgo nel fortino di Monigo (diretta DAZN, calcio di inizio ore 16.00).\\n
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Imbattuti da otto partite ufficiali e sconfitti una sola volta nelle ultime 11 partite (allo Stoop di Twickenham dagli Harlequins, in Challenge Cup), gli uomini di Kieran Crowely hanno tra le mani le sorti del proprio destino.\\n
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Vincere contro gli scozzesi oggi, in un weekend che vede anche gli Scarlets impegnati in casa contro Munster, regalerebbe infatti a Budd e compagni più di una partita di vantaggio sui diretti inseguitori, a quattro turni dalla fine della regular season.\\n
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Edimburgo non vive certo il momento migliore della stagione ma, dopo aver centrato una clamorosa qualificazione ai quarti di finale di Champions Cup, resta una delle formazioni più pericolose del campionato. Nonostante le due sconfitte subite nelle ultime tre giornate (a casa dei Southern Kings e in casa contro i Cardiff Blues), gli scozzesi hanno infatti vinto comunque otto delle ultime dieci gare ufficiali.\\n
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E’ una storia di battaglie “epiche” quella tra Benetton ed Edimburgo. Dall’ingresso dei Leoni nel professionismo internazionale le due squadre si sono affrontate sempre e solo per questioni “celtiche” e, da quella prima volta nel lontano 5 novembre 2010 (vittoria degli scozzesi a Murrayfield per 21 a 9), i rosso-neri si sono aggiudicati 11 delle 17 sfide totali. Negli ultimi dieci scontri diretti i veneti sono riusciti ad imporsi in sole tre occasioni (due a Edimburgo e una a Treviso) e la formazione di Richard Cockerill si è aggiudicata gli ultimi due match: il tiratissimi 31 a 30 dello scorso 28 settembre e il più netto 24 a 13 inflitto al Benetton a domicilio il 28 ottobre del 2017.\\n
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Perfettamente in parità invece, lo storico dei precedenti a Monigo: negli otto scontri diretti al Comunale infatti, il bilancio è di quattro successi per parte.\\n
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\\n BENETTON RUGBY vs EDIMBURGO\\n
Comunale di Monigo, Treviso\\n
Sabato 2 marzo, ore 16.00\\n
DIRETTA DAZN\\n
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\\n I PRECEDENTI\\n
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\\n ULTIMI TRE SCONTRI DIRETTI\\n
Edimburgo – Benetton Rugby: 31-30 (28 settembre 2018)\\n
Benetton Rugby – Edimburgo: 13-24 (28 ottobre 2017)\\n
Edimburgo – Benetton Rugby: 17-20 (15 settembre 2017)\\n
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\\n DA TENERE D’OCCHIO\\n
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\\n Luca Sperandio e Jaco van der Walt \\n
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Il giovane e versatile utility back Azzurro Luca Sperandio vive un momento di “grazia agonistica” che lo ha portato a marcare per ben tre volte nelle ultime due partite (in questa stagione è a quota sei mete in sei partite giocate). All’andata, lo scorso settembre, la sua tripletta scosse la Scozia, portando il ragazzino di Casale sul Sile all’attenzione degli addetti ai lavori. Cockerill in preparazione al match, lavora molto bene l’isolamento dei singoli e questo potrebbe limitarne l’efficacia personale, creando però spazi interesanti per i compagni.\\n
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L’altro giocatore da monitorare attentamente è l’apertura sudafricana Jaco van der Walt. Il 25enne di Randfontein ex South Africa Schools è l’ennesimo profilo “intercettato” dalla SRU in ottica internazionale e sta maturando la sua esperienza a Edimburgo, ritagliandosi un ruolo di grande visibilità nel XV di Cockerill. Oggi non avrà attorno a se numerosi elementi di spicco della sua linea arretrata (su tutti il connazionale Duhan van der Merwe) ma la sua capacità di controllare il gioco sarà un problema da risolvere per Ian McKinley e per la difesa bianco-verde.\\n
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\\n LA SFIDA\\n
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\\n Nicola Quaglio vs WP Nel\\n
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Nicola Quaglio contro WP Nel: la partita in mischia chiusa la deciderà, quanto meno sulla carta, questo confronto diretto tra due dei piloni più differenti tra loro dell’intero Guinness PRO14. L’esperienza, il mestiere e la tecnica di Nel, 32 anni, uno dei primi sudafricani “scozzesizzati” della più recente strategia internazionale della SRU, contro la gigantesca capacità di adattamento di Nicola Quaglio, 27enne rodigino che ha fatto della “dura” gavetta nel rugby italiano la sua pista di lancio per arrivare all’Azzurro e che ha trovato le “chiavi della sua carriera” alla corte di Pieter De Villiers (altro mostro sudafricano della mischia chiusa).\\n
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Un anno fa dare una vittoria netta allo scozzese sarebbe stato tanto immediato quanto scontato. 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Jarrod Evans has been rewarded for his fine form with a new long-term contract to remain at Cardiff Blues.
\\nThe young fly-half, who made his regional debut in 2015, has established himself as an integral member of the first team squad and has now made 58 appearances for his home region.
\\nRegarded as one of the best attacking fly-halves in the Guinness PRO14, Evans was called up by Wales for the Autumn Tests and made his international debut against Scotland last November.
\\nHe remains in Warren Gatland’s Six Nations squad but has been released back to Cardiff Blues for the crucial PRO14 clash with Isuzu Southern Kings on Saturday (7.35pm).
\\nEvans was delighted to pledge his future to the Blues and is excited about the potential at Cardiff Arms Park.
\\nHe said: “This is my home region and I’m obviously really happy here, so it was a simple decision to put pen to paper.
\\n“We demonstrated last season, by winning the Challenge Cup, what we are capable of and the potential we have at Cardiff Blues.
\\n“I feel like we are getting better and we have a lot of young players coming through the ranks to complement the more experienced heads.
\\n“It is an exciting place to be and with the style of rugby we try to play, and the environment we have, it is the best place for me to continue my development.
\\n“We have some massive games coming up this season, starting with Saturday against the Kings, and we are determined to secure that top three finish and Heineken Champions Cup rugby.”
\\nEvans, who is one of 25 first team players to have come through the Cardiff Blues academy system, has been in fine form since recovering from the shoulder injury he suffered in December.
\\nHe pulls on the number 10 jersey at the Arms Park tomorrow and Cardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill believes he has a massive future in the game.
\\nMulvihill added: “Jarrod is one of the best attacking fly-halves in Europe and works really hard, both on and off the pitch, to be the best version of himself.
\\n“He is a really good student of the game and is very diligent and professional in everything he does. He’s instinctively a very strong attacking player but is also able to defend in the front line and his kicking game is continually improving.
\\n“It’s exciting to have him involved in our environment every day and as a young man he will only get better.
\\n“He’s an important member of our squad and it’s great to secure his services on a long-term contract. I’m looking forward to working with Jarrod to help him become a world class 10 in the future.”
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\\n“There was always a little bit of doubt whether I would play professional rugby again after two ACL injuries, but I always had hope” – Bader Pretorius
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Brentford swooped for his signature and for a bargain €1.5m fee obtained a mesmerisingly talented inverted right winger and match winner who with the ball seemingly tied to his left foot led defenders a merry dance. They might have known that Jota would invariably cut inside them but knowing something and being able to do something about it are two entirely different things.
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If that was not enough, his incredible rasping long-range curling shot into the roof of the Cardiff City net earned the grudging applause of even the vociferous home supporters.
He spearheaded Brentford’s run to the Play-Offs and his 11 goals and twinkling feet earned him a place in FourFourTwo magazine’s top 40 EFL Players of the Season.
As good as the 2014/15 season was for Jota, the following season was a total flop as he damaged ankle ligaments on the opening day against Ipswich and after surgery missed four months of action before a surprise loan move back to Eibar given some personal issues.
Jota was like a blazing meteor. We thought we had seen the last of him but we never gave up hope and finally he returned to his spiritual home in January 2017 and received an uproarious and emotional welcome when coming on as a substitute in an FA Cup match against Eastleigh.
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