What the Papers Say - Nov. 19

Published: Monday, 20. June, 2011 in category What the Papers Say

The Rugby World Cup is more than who reaches the final, a look at some of the major internationals this weekend, Fiji deserves more respect and more from Friday's edition of What the Papers Say.

The Rugby World Cup is more than who reaches the final, a look at some of the major internationals this weekend, Fiji deserves more respect and more from Friday's edition of What the Papers Say.

Friday, November 19

A Rugby World Cup is about much more than who reaches the final - The Guardian -  18 Nov 2010: Paul Rees: It is such a shame that Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and their performances seem to be forgotten between World Cups.

Beware the big-hitters - Sky Sports - Miles Harrison expects England to build on their Wallaby win but is wary of the talented hard men of Samoa.

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No hard feelings between Alesana Tuilagi and Lewis Moody after Twickenham brawl - The Telegraph - My Leicester Tigers team mate Alesana Tuilagi is more of a threat than ever to England this weekend. Not only is he in great shape physically after a productive pre-season but he will benefit from Samoa having far more options as an attacking force.

Giant Banahan handed big chance - BBC - Matt Banahan needs to make a real statement against Samoa, says Jeremy Guscott

Partners in crime - Scrum.com - Described by Sonny Bill Williams as the best midfield pairing in the world, Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith are back in the saddle for the All Blacks this weekend as they take on Ireland in Dublin. With them in mind we take a look at some of the game's other famous partnerships in our latest Scrum Seven.

O'Driscoll leads Rugby World magazine's team of the decade - The Telegraph - Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has been voted as Rugby World  magazine's player of the decade.

Martin Johnson's men have a licence to thrill - London Evening Standard - Exclusive: By giving his players freedom to make big calls, England put in vibrant display, which they must build on this week

Licensed to thrill - Sky Sports - Dewi Morris says it has been a long twelve months but the jeers have finally turned into cheers at Twickenham

Fiji Deserves More Respect - The Sporting Life - When Wales face Fiji at the Millennium Stadium on Friday night, all the focus will be on the home side as they attempt to gain revenge for their embarrassing exit from the 2007 World Cup at the hands of the South Sea Islanders.