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  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Halfpenny eager to take chance

    Halfpenny eager to take chance

    Wales star Leigh Halfpenny is determined to take the chance he has been waiting for when he lines up against Ireland on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Johnson: Seven up for WC glory

    Johnson: Seven up for WC glory

    Martin Johnson believes any one of seven teams can win the Rugby World Cup - and he places England right at the heart of the pack.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Henry: Slade is getting better

    Henry: Slade is getting better

    Graham Henry has backed Colin Slade to fill the void created by Dan Carter's injury in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Argentina.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Muliaina to win 100th NZ cap

    Muliaina to win 100th NZ cap

    Mils Muliaina is set to win his 100th Test cap in New Zealand's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Argentina on Sunday.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    O'Callaghan expecting epic duel

    O'Callaghan expecting epic duel

    Donncha O'Callaghan is predicting an epic duel between opensides Sean O'Brien and Sam Warburton at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Alexander: Springboks so strong

    Alexander: Springboks so strong

    Australia prop Ben Alexander insists South Africa will take the loss of second row enforcer Bakkies Botha in their stride.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Gatland puts faith in young guns

    Gatland puts faith in young guns

    Wales will unleash their youngsters on World Cup rivals Ireland this weekend, with coach Warren Gatland claiming there is "no fear factor".

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    France to pile pressure on Wilko

    France to pile pressure on Wilko

    Jonny Wilkinson is set to be targeted by France in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Eden Park in Auckland.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Easter eager for England action

    Easter eager for England action

    Nick Easter feared his Rugby World Cup would be over when he suffered a back injury which forced him to miss two of England's pool matches.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Earls has that winning feeling

    Earls has that winning feeling

    Keith Earls senses that Ireland are in the process of building something special at the World Cup that will culminate in reaching the final.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Habana hails Bakkies Botha

    Habana hails Bakkies Botha

    Bryan Habana has paid tribute to his fellow World Cup winner Bakkies Botha as the second-row warrior prepares for his South Africa farewell.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Wilko and Flood set for shoot-out

    Wilko and Flood set for shoot-out

    Jonny Wilkinson and Toby Flood will hold a penalty shoot-out behind closed doors on Friday to decide who will kick for England against France.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    Johnson: No selection gamble

    Johnson: No selection gamble

    England boss Martin Johnson insists the selection of Toby Flood in the centres to face France is "not a gamble".

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    All the Best for Ireland

    All the Best for Ireland

    Ireland have confirmed hooker Rory Best will face Wales in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.

  • Thursday, 6. October, 2011
    England turn to Flood

    England turn to Flood

    England boss Martin Johnson has opted to team up Toby Flood and Jonny Wilkinson for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France.