Bath look forward to Irish try scoring challenge

Posted on Nov 27, 2009 in Rugby News

Following a draw against Worcester Warriors last Friday night, Bath Rugby will be welcoming London Irish for their Movember match but with one thing in mind – to win.

Talking earlier today, Skills and Defence Coach Brad Davis is confident that with the hard graft the players have been putting in over recent weeks, the pay off is just around the corner.

“They have had a great week training so far. The players have shown excellent focus throughout and everything is in place to put in a strong performance against London Irish.

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England team to face NZ – Shaw, Worsley & Erinle in

Posted on Nov 19, 2009 in Rugby News

England have made three changes in personnel to the side to face New Zealand in the Investec Challenge international at Twickenham on Saturday (2.30pm).

London Wasps lock Simon Shaw, flanker Joe Worsley and Biarritz centre Ayoola Erinle come into the starting line-up and there is a positional switch at full back where Mark Cueto trades places with Ugo Monye.

Shaw takes over from Louis Deacon and wins his 53rd cap at the age of 36, former Wasps and Leicester centre Erinle makes his first start in place of Shane Geraghty (Northampton Saints) and experienced Wasps flanker Worsley replaces Tom Croft (Leicester Tigers) in the back row.

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Thompson gets shock Australia start

Posted on Nov 5, 2009 in Rugby News

Steve Thompson - remarkable comeback

Steve Thompson - remarkable comeback

Steve Thompson will make his first international start since 2006 when England line up against Australia in the Investec Challenge international at Twickenham on Saturday. (2.30pm).

Brive hooker Thompson is joined by fellow 2003 Rugby World Cup winners Jonny Wilkinson (Toulon) and Lewis Moody (Leicester Tigers) in the team to face the Wallabies.

Thompson last started for England against France in the 2006 RBS Six Nations although he did come off the bench against Argentina at Old Trafford in June. He, Wilkinson and Moody will win their 49th, 71st and 54th caps respectively.

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