Thursday’s rugby news has the French team announced, the French prepared for Skelton, Crawford signs with the Rebels and England defeat the Crusaders.
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French Announce Team
France have made 2 changes ahead of their final match with the Wallabies this weekend in Sydney. Flanker Fulgence Oedraogo and winger Hugo Bonneval come into the side. The match will be a special occasion for Thierry Dusautoir who will become the most capped French captain. French coach Philippe Saint-Andre emphasised the importance of the final test match against the Wallabies. “We want continuity … We were coherent and regular for 80 mins in Melbourne … With 14 months to go till the World Cup every match will count”
“Thierry Dusautoir will enter into French rugby history and overtake Fabien Pelous”[/one_half]
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French Prepared for Skelton
French coach Philippe Saint-Andre says his side have done their homework on giant Waratahs lock Will Skelton. Saint-Andre admits he has observed Skelton at Super Rugby level and he expects him to add to the game.
“I saw him. I was very impressed because he looked like a giant”
“We know he is strong, powerful and he will bring much more power in the pack with the No.8 [Palu].
“To be honest, we know this player because we watch Super [Rugby], but we are more focused about our players and our team and our game plan and our organisation than about the Australian team.” [/one_half]
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Crawford Signs with Rebels
The Rebels have continued their recruitment for next season. After announcing the signing of Jonah Placid, the Rebels announced yesterday that they have signed Waratahs winger Cam Crawford on a 2 year deal. Rebels coach Tony McGahan said “We have certainly done our homework on Cam, and have been tracking him for well over twelve months” “We’re delighted with the back three game skills he brings to the group, and more importantly the type of person that he is; he’ll really add to what we are doing down here on and off the field.”[/one_half] [one_half last=”yes”]
England Defeat Crusaders
England have comprehensively beaten the Crusaders 38-7 in Christchurch. Joe Gray, Ben Foden, Brad Barritt, Alex Goode, Anthony Watson and Chris Pennell all crossed the line for England. Crusaders captain Matt Todd crossed for the Crusaders only try. England coach Stuart Lancaster experimented with a number of English players. Many put their hands up to be selected for England’s final test against the All Blacks this weekend. The depth of the English squad is sure to be tested with a number of players battling for fitness ahead of this weekend’s clash. Danny Cipriani could replace Owen Farrell in the final test after a strong performance. [/one_half]
