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The world’s top right-back in his position, according to pundits, was sold by Spurs for a mere £20 million. Kieran Trippier is presently the top right-back in the world, according to Don Hutchinson. After moving from Burnley to Spurs in the summer of 2015, Trippier played for the team for four seasons, becoming a premier right-back throughout that time and earning a spot in the England squad. But in his last season with Spurs, he suffered a serious decline, with Mauricio Pochettino’s team losing multiple times due to his defensive errors. After all, Trippier only paid £20 million (BBC) to…
None of the numerous Springboks who raised their hands during Sunday’s exciting victory over France in Paris was more crucial or appropriate than experienced lock forward Eben Etzebeth. The 31-year-old was an integral part of numerous crucial plays that handed South Africa the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal victory and caused the predominantly French home crowd to boo and whistle at their new pantomime villain. The most important part of his game-changing try, which came 13 minutes from the end, was that he lived up to Victor Matfield’s assessment that Etzebeth was “probably the best player in the world” by…
The World Cup final will not be on the minds of the Springboks this week before their semi-final matchup against England on Saturday at the Stade de France (9 p.m. kickoff). That was the opinion of former Bok captain Bob Skinstad, who spoke with URC CEO Martin Anayi yesterday on a media call for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship from London. Skinstad also said that he had the honor of attending the quarterfinal matches between South Africa and France and Ireland and New Zealand last weekend at the Stade de France, and that there wasn’t much separating the four semifinalists.…
WATCH! ‘Captain’ Bongi Mbonambi’s emotional message to Handre Pollard before THAT penalty against France Before kicking the game-winning penalty against France in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal last weekend, Springboks flyhalf Handre Pollard shared his inspiration on Wednesday. In the 69th minute, with South Africa leading 26-25, Pollard converted a penalty inside his own half, which turned out to be the game-winning kick. Despite the fact that Pollard’s goal-kicking skills have received most of the attention throughout this tournament, the flyhalf claimed he was still considering aiming for posts when the penalty distance was above 50 meters until captain Bongi…
Siya Kolisi is a somebody who hardly needs an introduction; he is loved by practically everyone in South Africa as well as people all over the world. Siya Kolisi is not simply beloved by Springbok supporters. In order to go to the Rugby World Cup final, he and his Springboks must defeat England. They are on the verge of making history. After winning back-to-back World Cups, the South Africans are aiming to defend their championship. Kolisi, the captain of the Springboks, always manages to maintain a courteous demeanor, and this is one thing that has particularly struck out for me.…
Outside-half and full-back are two places where Wales has to find new talent, according to Warren Gatland. Gatland is concerned about the lack of choices since Dan Biggar is quitting international rugby, Leigh Halfpenny is getting close to being 35, and Liam Williams and Gareth Anscombe are both unavailable for the Six Nations because they joined Japanese clubs. In the future, Sam Costelow will be Wales’ top option at 10, and Louis Rees-Zammit might be moved to full-back for the Six Nations. But Gatland wants additional choices and isn’t afraid to put them to the test in front of a…
No. 8 Ben Earl, who has been playing the rugby of his life in both the No. 8 and No. 7 jersey so far, has been one of England’s most impressive players thus far in this World Cup, if not the most outstanding performer. That makes for a pretty potent three, and South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber is aware of that, along with 104-cap vice-captain Courtney Lawes of England and British & Irish Lions openside Tom Curry. Nienaber praised Earl and Lawes for effectively playing an entire match in a two-man back row against Argentina in the tournament’s opening…
Tottenham may have the ideal backup plan for Ange Postecoglou with their “secret weapon.” VAR was the center of attention when Tottenham Hotspur stabbed a dagger into Liverpool’s hearts last month. Joel Matip’s own goal sent North London into raptures after a grueling eight minutes of stoppage time. In the press conferences that followed, Jurgen Klopp lost his cool and demanded that the game be replayed after Luis Diaz’s first-half goal was incorrectly overturned. Alejo Veliz, a summer signing for Spurs, made his club debuts among the turmoil. Even while it wasn’t going to change the world, the injury-time cameo…
a major turn with the launch of the Lucas Paqueta campaign in Brazil Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United has been left off the last two Brazil international team rosters. Despite having a stellar campaign for West Ham this year, Lucas Paqueta has regrettably received no attention from Brazil. The 26-year-old is currently the subject of an investigation for possible betting law violations, which is the main cause of this. Photo by Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images According to recent sources, Paqueta won’t play for his nation once the inquiry into betting is finished (Evening Standard). The Samba Boys, on…
Plans for a spectacular £800 million new stadium on West Ham’s doorstep cause controversy because the government will ultimately decide. Considering that the Government will ultimately make the decision, plans for an incredible £800 million new stadium on the doorstep of West Ham have generated outrage. At the London Stadium, most West Ham supporters are beginning to gradually feel more at home. Seven years have passed since West Ham’s somewhat painful relocation from Upton Park to Stratford, and new matchday customs have grown ingrained. A lot of people still complain about the distance from the stands to the field, the…