Top-ranked Ireland is favored to win the Rugby World Cup in France. Yet the Irish have never passed the quarterfinals and it would be unthinkable not to even reach the last eight this time. But barring the way is bitter Six Nations rival Scotland. The Scots must win and deny the Irish a bonus point at Stade de France on Saturday. Elsewhere, England and Wales are already through to the last eight and are seeking fourth straight pool-stage wins. The Welsh take on eliminated Georgia in Nantes while England face Samoa in Lille with the Samoans having only a wafer-thin chance of qualifying.
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Scotland has lost eight consecutive tests to the Irish, not winning once under coach Gregor Townsend, whose reign began in 2017, three months after their last win over Ireland. But since the Scots blew away Romania 84-0 last weekend, they have talked up their chances. “Why not?” Townsend prompts.Moala back for Tonga after ban after Ovidiu to lead Romania for first time at the Rugby World CupIreland has a forward pack of bigger names and reputations.
South Africa lock Jean Kleyn, who played for Ireland at the 2019 Rugby World Cup but not against Scotland, has seen the provocation for himself while playing for Irish club Munster against Glasgow. “We’re not going to die wondering, we’ve got to fire every bullet in our gun,” Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie says.Wales has bad memories of the last time they met, last November when Georgia edged a tight contest with a late long-range penalty to emerge victorious
“We are pleased to be in the position we are in at the moment, progress that has been made as a group,” Gatland said. “We’re excited about where we are and we are looking forward to going deep into this tournament.”and will be eager not to leave the Atlantic coast without a win in their sails.
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