captain owen farrell is in the starting 15 ahead of george ford, with steve borthwick opting for farrell 10 whilst marcus smith is in at full back in place of freddie steward, who has been left out of the matchday 23. two big selection decisions then by the england head coach, as they aim to get revenge for that defeat to fiji for the first time in an august warm—up game at twickenham. wales take on argentina in the first of the quarter final games, and they'll be able to call on full—back liam williams and fly—half dan biggar in marseille. centre george north will become the first welshman to appear in a fourth world cup quarterfinal. north is the third most—capped player for wales. meanwhile, ireland take on new zealand, who'll be without winger mark telea. he's been dropped by new zealand for saturday's game over a breach of team protocol. telea, who made his all blacks debut against scotland last november, has scored three tries in two matches during the world cup. some good news for hosts france — their captain antoine dupont will start at scrum—half in their world cup quarterfinal

it was one, then the other, then to get there, but owen farrell is in, george ford is out for englandst fiji. a different read will take over the velodrome before england, with wheels ready to open quarterfinal weekend. —— wales. also our new zealand team on the top four, with new zealand three from three in the cricket world cup. hello again. three home nations, three former champions and a few fairytales needing an ending. that's the line—up for the rugby world cup quarterfinal weekend, one that ends with the hosts and the holders, france against south africa, and before that wales, ireland and england all hoping to reach the last four. expectations are high for wales against argentina and england, who play fiji, while for world number one side, ireland, a match against country that has spent more time at the top of the world rankings than anyone els — the all blacks. to els — the all blacks. get to that point... this weekt is to get to that point... this weekend is the biggest weekend i've ever played, that did the same for everyone. i played, that did the same for everyone-— playe

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as owen farrell kicked his team back in front and in the tent city finish, they held on, and look what it meant. england, to the light of theirfans, into the world cup semifinal. what a match and what relief for england. they'll need to improve to reach the final but they are through to the last four in the most dramatic fashion. meanwhile, it was even closer at the stade de france. a thrilling first half provided six tries, including two from french prop cyril bay. the hosts led at the break, after which a much more tense second period had just the one try. but even etzebeth paving the way for south africa to grab an advantage they wouldn't relinquish winning byjust a point, 29—28, and ending france's involvement in their home world cup. defending champions england have suffered a shock defeat at the cricket world cup, losing in delhi to afghanistan, who in turn have registered the most significant one day win in their history. patrick geary has more. afghanistan believe they're getting closer to england and belief has always been important in their cricket. it allows them to clear hu

owen farrell is set to take george ford's place at 10, with the orchestrator of englands opening 2 victoriesrch smith is expected to replace freddie steward at 15. meaning englands ever present full back may potentially miss out on the 23 man squad altogether two of america's brightest young talents clashed for the first time as ben shelton and sebastian korda went head to head in the last 8 of the shanghai masters in china. korda saw off shelton in 3 sets. shelton reached the semi finals of the us open last month but it was korda who prevailed 6—7, 6—2, 7—6. the world number 26 into his first ever masters 1000 semi—final. he'll face polands hubert hurkatch next. and finally, the draw has been made for group stage of the delayed 2023 africa cup of nations in ivory coast next year. holders senegal have drawn cameroon in group c, where they will also face neighbours the gambia and guinea. you can find all the details on our website — that's bbc.co.uk/sport from me and the rest of the team at the bbc sport centre, goodbye. hello. have been experiencing unseasonably warm weather but across the b

head coach steve borthwick has announced his squad, with george ford and owen farrell starting togethernd inside centre for the first time for two and a half years. can't wait to obviously get out there from the start of the game, we are doing a 12 again from we have done it many times before and avoids loved it, enjoyed it, we felt like we've had some great performances from doing it. got to get the start right, build the game right, be ruthless in the way we play stop we can sense it and feel it from the preparation of a leading up to this game that it will be exciting. in terms of what's important and — in terms of what's important and what _ in terms of what's important and what will be the key factors _ and what will be the key factors in terms of winning, there's_ factors in terms of winning, there's nothing revolutionary. we have — there's nothing revolutionary. we have seen how important the defence — we have seen how important the defence is. the team with the best— defence is. the team with the best defence always ends up winning _ best defence always ends up winning. the high

vice—captain ellis genge drops to the bench alongside george ford as owen farrell retains his fly—halffending champions, south africa, are unchanged from the 15 that beat france in that thrilling quarter final on sunday night. that means marnie libbok continues at fly half, ahead of handre pollard while cobus reinach keeps his place ahead of faf de klerk. when we had the selection meeting as a coaching group and with other selectors, there were lots of discussions, but at the end of the day, we felt that everybody that's played on sunday had a proper performance as an individual and as a team, they played quite well together, so looking at that, we decided to just go for continuity. so england take on south africa on saturday, but the first semi final takes place tomorrow evening — with argentina up against new zealand also in paris. the pumas have defied expectation, after losing heavily to england in their first group match, reaching the semis for the third time in world cup history. they face a huge task against the all blacks, though, who are coming off the back of that epic quarte

meanwhile england captain owen farrell says the online abuse tom curry has recieved is unacceptable.ongi mbonambi during england's semi—final defeat to south africa last weekend. world rugby are investigating the incident. what isn't understandable is the amount of abuse he has got. the effect that that has, notjust on him, as well, is the bit that i and we, i don't think we really understand it. it seems to be going more and more like this, but it shouidh'i— more and more like this, but it shouldn't be. meanwhile the rugby football union have revealed talks are underway for a women's international against new zealand at twickenham next year — in what would be a repeat of last year's world cup final. england's women first played at twickenham last year — when over 58,000 fans watched them beat france to win the six nations grand slam. really exciting as a squad, to be honest. we are a squad that wants to keep breaking world records, and what better place to do it than at twickenham, again, against new zealand? i think another stand—alone game. the others we had the island one in six

to england's rescue the boot of their captain, as owen farrell kicked his team back in front and in thend look what it meant. england, to the light of theirfans, into the world cup semifinal. what a match and what relief for england. they'll need to improve to reach the final but they are through to the last four in the most dramatic fashion. meanwhile, it was even closer at the stade de france. a thrilling first half provided six tries, including two from french prop cyril bay. the hosts led at the break, after which a much more tense second period had just the one try. but even etzebeth paving the way for south africa to grab an advantage they wouldn't relinquish winning byjust a point, 29—28, and ending france's involvement in their home world cup. defending champions england have suffered a shock defeat at the cricket world cup, losing in delhi to afghanistan, who in turn have registered the most significant one day win in their history. patrick geary has more. afghanistan believe they're getting closer to england and belief has always been important in their cricket. it allows them

england will have george ford and owen farrell starting together at fly—half and inside centre for thethan 2.5 years when they take on samoa tomorrow. england have already sealed their quarterfinal place as pool d winners after winning their first three group matches. wales are also assured a place in the last eight, but a bonus point againt georgia tomorrow will mean they finish top of pool d. it's a fourth successive quarterfinal appearance under warren gatland. there have been some ups and downs over the last few years and everyone in this team was confident that we are a better team than we have shown up are a better team than we have shown up points. we wanted to come to this woke up and keep getting better, keep getting and deliver the promises and performances that the welsh public can be proud of and we can be proud of. hopefully tomorrow will be another step forward. hopefully tomorrow will be another step forward. a huge night of rugby league ahead with the start of super league's playoff semifinals. st helens are travelling to catalans dragons. saints will make it five leagu

a penalty from owen farrell made him the tournament's top points scorer, but with minutes left, a chance victory, and with it, third place. not quite the world cup they wanted, but they've ended it on a winning note. andy swiss, bbc news. now, we'll get an update on our main story tonight. israel's military says it has intensified its attacks on gaza, with heavy bombing in the territory. an israeli military spokesperson said the strikes were targeting hamas infrastructure and tunnels. hamas, designated a terrorist organisation by many western governments, says it's responded with a "salvo of rockets". our international editorjeremy bowen joins us from jerusalem.

and coming up on bbc news: england pick owen farrell ahead of george ford, with marcus smith preferred at full—back for their world cup quarterfinal clash with fiji. good afternoon from sderot in southern israel. we are less than a mile from the gaza border. there has been intense rocket fire this morning, fired from gaza. on the horizon, you can see the outline of gaza city, dark smoke rising in the air. israel has told more than a million people living in northern gaza to leave their homes and move to the south within the next 2a hours. israel is massing troops on the gaza border ahead of an expected ground offensive. the un has called on israel to withdraw the evacuation order, saying it's "impossible" for palestinians to fully comply it has also warned of a humanitarian disaster. israel says so far 1300 israelis were killed by hamas. in gaza, more than 11100 people have been killed in days of aerial bombardment. israel says people should now move to the area south of wadi gaza. hamas, which is designated a terrorist organisation by the uk government, says the people of gaza should

curry�*s received abuse online in the aftermath — something that's perplexed his captain owen farrellandable is the amount of abuse he's got. the effect that has, notjust on him, as well, is the part that i, and we, don't understand. it seems to be going more and more like this, but it shouldn't be. it shouldn't be. the nuggets were winning, hundred i9 the nuggets were winning, hundred 19 points to seven. the brianjames top scorerfor points to seven. the brianjames top scorer for the points to seven. the brianjames top scorerfor the lakers points to seven. the brianjames top scorer for the lakers with 21 points. scorer for the lakers with 21 oints. ., , ., ., points. to be part of a ring ceremony _ points. to be part of a ring ceremony to _ points. to be part of a ring ceremony to be _ points. to be part of a ring ceremony to be raising - points. to be part of a ring ceremony to be raising a i ceremony to be raising a championship banner that is special, you said that in. but then you got to change the page and now we're off and running into 2023, 24... told our team that we have a bu

down the road at the big stadium just outside the city in lille, does feature george ford and owen farrellination that was relied upon and encompassed my class run to the final of a world cup. it looks like thatis final of a world cup. it looks like that is the way steve borthwick will go for the rest of the tournament. 0wen farrell is on the brink of becoming encompassed my all—time top scorer for england. becoming encompassed my all—time top scorerfor england. tom curry comes back after being suspended in the first game of the tournament. manu tuilagi will face the country of his birth, he left samoa as a teenager to play england —— to play rugby in england. to play england -- to play rugby in encland. , ., ., _ . ., . , england. they do fancy their chances for progress — england. they do fancy their chances for progress and _ england. they do fancy their chances for progress and quite _ england. they do fancy their chances for progress and quite far. _ england. they do fancy their chances for progress and quite far. it - england. they do fancy their chances for progress and quite far. i

some key changes for steve borthwick�*s side include owen farrell returning at fly half, with george their 100% record in the tournament so far. finallists from four years ago, for many in the squad, they know this could be the last chance to make an impact. when you are not here, for whatever reason, you miss it and you craved to be back involved. previously, i think i have taken it for granted. knowing that this is the last time i will get the last time i will get an opportunity to play in a world cup quarterfinal, to put on that shirt come as a special feeling. i am very proud, honoured, privileged to have that chance and just trying to make the most of it whilst i can, because i know that it is going to be gone in a couple of weeks because i am loving every moment of it, really. it's definitely a group of us that know that this is our last campaign, this is our last chance together. and we've been together a number of years and we have built friendships and bonds and we want to get us our all and finish on a high. but it is also collective as a day three, everyone is buying in, t

a penalty from owen farrell made him the tournament's top points scorer, but with minutes left, a chance for argentina to draw level. nicolas sanchez missed though and england clung on for a 26—23 victory, and with it, third place. not quite the world cup they wanted, but they've ended it on a winning note. andy swiss, bbc news. now, we'll get an update on our main story tonight. israel's military says it has intensified its attacks on gaza, with heavy bombing in the territory. an israeli military spokesperson said the strikes were targeting hamas infrastructure and tunnels. hamas, designated a terrorist organisation by many western governments, says it's responded with a "salvo of rockets". our international editorjeremy bowen joins us from jerusalem. your assessment, jeremy, after the last few hours of what we might expect in the coming hours and days? well, hamas say that they are fighting against israeli troops and tanks in the northern part of the gaza strip, that there are some big battles going on there. one big question, is this the invasion people have been talking about for the

and coming up on bbc news, owen farrell returns to start at fly half for england's world cup quarterfinalst fiji. that means no place for george ford, who did so much to help them get there. good evening from jerusalem, as the clock ticks down on israel's order that more than a million people living in northern gaza should leave their homes and move to the south within 2a hours. the israeli defence forces have been massing on the border, ahead of an expected ground offensive into gaza in response to last weekend's attacks by members of hamas, a group designated as a terror organisation by many western governments, including the uk. as many as 1300 people died in those attacks. there have already been several days of airstrikes on gaza, which have left around 1500 palestinians dead, and now the evacuation order states residents in the territory should move to the area south of wadi gaza. hamas says the order should be ignored, claiming it's fake propaganda, while the un warns it's "impossible" for palestinians to fully comply, and that there could be �*devastating humanitarian consequences

then the boot of owen farrell got england over the line as the captain scored a drop goal and a penalty'll play the winner of the last of the quarter finals which is under way in paris. hosts france against defending champions south africa. it's an absolute thriller. 19—17, now 19—19 between hosts france and the holders south africa. rangers have appointed former monaco and club bruges head coach philippe clement as their new manager. the 49—year—old former belgium defender succeeds michael beale, who was sacked earlier this month — and has signed a three and a half year deal at ibrox. his first match in charge will be against hibernian next weekend. sirjim ratcliffe's ineos group wants to take control of the football operations side of manchester united — as they look to buy a 25% stake in the club with an offer worth an estimated $1.7 billion. the british billionaire is thought to be increasingly confident of securing what he hopes will be the first stage of an eventual buyout of the glazer family. the bbc�*s been told that his principal rival — qatari banker sheikh jassim — has withd

fiji fans were sensing a remarkable comeback but england rescued by the boot of their captain owen farrellop goal and then a penalty. that was good enough to give england victory 30—24, my goodness, they were given a scare by fiji. england on course now for the semifinals and they will have to improve the game, up they will have to improve the game, up against either france or the host nation, who played so well in the tournament so far, or south africa, the defending champions, beat england in the final four years ago. for now you suspect most of the england fans won't be too worried about that, they will just be breathing a huge sigh of relief that they have beaten fiji and have got through to the world cup semifinals. tense — england were hanging on towards the end of the match against fiji and scrum half danny care who came on an hour into the game believes it was a combination of team spirit and work rate that got them through to the semi—final. in patches we were excellent and then we let fiji back in with indiscipline, they got some territory, we wrestle back the advantage. ben earl

head coach steve borthwick has announced his squad, with george ford and owen farrell starting togethery—half and inside centre for the first time since march 2021. england are already guaranteed a place in the quarterfinals as pool d winners after winning their first three group matches. meanwhile, also on saturday, scotland and ireland go head to head with scotland needing to beat the world's top side by at least eight points to reach the knock—out stages. head coach gregor townsend has made 12 changes to the side which thrashed romania 84—0 last week, including choosing ali price at scrum—half ahead of ben white. one of other rugby line and that's the news today that thejersey reds are going into liquidation. the championship title holders had been hoping for financial support from the island's states assembly after announcing last week they were ceasing trading and couldn't pay staff. but the politicians voted against it and thejersey reds will now become the fourth professional club from the english game to collapse this year. frankly, it is not our role to prop up frankly, it is n

george ford and owen farrell will start together as fly—half and inside centre for the first time forck—out stages. head coach gregor townsend has made 12 changes including choosing ali price at scrum—half ahead of ben white. and that's all the sport for now. a slow—moving weather front particular towards the north and west such as here in argyll and butte. that salve, sunshine around quite hazy at times. as we head through the next few days there is more rain to come in the forecast was up mostly for scotland, particularly western areas but further others, two s. drive. for the rest of the night still outbreaks of rain across the central part of the country and the north and south lots of clear sky and very mild start to the day tomorrow. but equally across scotland where temperatures below freezing. last night a lot milderfor temperatures below freezing. last night a lot milder for that on friday could see from the pressure chart high pressure builds into the cells it will be dry and our weather front pushes ever slowly northwoods. northern england, northern island, should dry out l

but in the nick of time england were rescued by the boots of their captain, owen farrell. penalty to steady nerves and guide england to victory. by 30 — 24. my goodness they were given a scare. you can see what it meant to the england players at the end of the england players at the end of the match, relief was etched on their faces. the match, relief was etched on theirfaces. fiji beat england in a world cup warm up matchjust a couple of months ago remember, they so nearly beat them again tonight. so for england, it was some struggle but they are through to a world cup semifinal. . ~' , ., , . semifinal. thank you very much. encland semifinal. thank you very much. england will— semifinal. thank you very much. england will face _ semifinal. thank you very much. england will face france - semifinal. thank you very much. england will face france or - semifinal. thank you very much. | england will face france or south africa who go head—to—head this evening in the final quarter final. in domestic rugby union, last season's runners—up sale sharks made a winning start to the ne

they well france they performed well in france overall owen overall and of course owen farrell his problemsis problems leading overall and of course owen farto the his problems leading overall and of course owen farto the tournamentms leading overall and of course owen farto the tournament witheading overall and of course owen farto the tournament with his ng up to the tournament with his tip tackle suspension, but he was excellent last night as well. and south africa well well. and south africa may well go win the tournament go on and win the tournament now. mean, got they've now. i mean, they've got they've got in the final. got new zealand in the final. and last night and the performance last night it it was full of it was it was it was full of guts, determination in the kicking was stood them in kicking game was stood them in good i would like see good stead. i would like to see them maybe for a but this them maybe go for a try but this is world class sides at is what world class sides at south africa do. they're taking the right end and they the right to the end and they didn't eventua

owen farrell mentioned this. by, a lot a lot happens in rugby, a lot happens a week here. happens in a week here. >> so we're excited at the opportunity that's in front of us. we feel like we've we've obviously changed as a team. i imagine south africa have feel like they've changed over over four years as well. so we understand what what task is in front of us. >> look, we're going to come back to you, paul. okay. we've got to cut in because we just want to go to mid—bedfordshire because sir keir starmer is reacting labour's double reacting to labour's double by—election . by—election victory. >> i want to hand over to the man who's made it. what a fantastic candidate. >> what a fantastic . he has not >> what a fantastic. he has not only won here, he's made history here in the last 24 hours. what an incredible achievement already. and thank you to all of you for doing all that hard work, for being such a brilliant team. this was such a hard fight. it was such a big majority. it was a three way fight every single

they made a good start with owen farrell converting ollie chessum's try. until danny care's late converted try got england over the line. louis rees—zammit scored a hat—trick as wales beat georgia 43—19. that leaves them top of pool c and sets up a likely quarterfinal meeting with argentina orjapan, who play later. the win came at a cost though — taulupe faletau suffered a broken arm which rules him out of the rest of the tournament. max verstappen will start this evening's qatar grand prix as a three time formula i world champion. he achieved the feat with six races to go after his closest rival and red bull team—mate sergio perez crashed in yesterday's sprint race. verstappen went on to finish second to mclaren's oscar piastri. the dutchman is now aiming to beat his own record of 15 wins in a season, which would mean winning half of the remaining races. possibly the biggest match of the season in the premier league later. arsenal could replace north london rivals tottenham at the top with a win over defending champions manchester city at the emirates. ye

two points from owen farrell against samoa would make him england's record points scorer. medals is more than any other gymnast, male or female. here's what she had to say on whether she'll compete at next year's olympics. i can't answer any questions for the future, i'mjust i can't answer any questions for the future, i'm just going to live in the now. i saw two days of event finals, but let's focus on that. today i felt more relaxed, but i will come from where i am out with my gymnastics. i knew it would be a fun night, good night, it felt amazing, and i was here ten years ago, the crowd was amazing. i felt the same this time, i appreciate the crowd and the fans and team usa, and i had a really good time tonight. what is more, that event in antwerp was her first competition what is more, that event in antwerp was herfirst competition in what is more, that event in antwerp was her first competition in two years. talking of comebacks, the 3 time olympic swimming champion — adam peaty, says he's back in love with the pool again, as he made his return to competitive action.

but as owen farrell, the captain, said, they found a way to win.nbelievable, and i think the travelling support�*s been amazing. it's just massively exciting i think, for this group. to be where we were six months ago, to come to here is brilliant for us. we're just going to give it all that we've got next week, and see where it takes us. and england will now play defending champions south africa in paris next saturday. they knocked out the hosts france in a thrilling match, winning byjust one point, 29—28. handre pollard's penalty proving the key moment. france's18—match unbeaten run at home is over. now, it's official — scotland football fans can book their flights and hotels for germany next summer, after they became the first home nation to secure qualification for next year's european championships. and they did it without kicking a ball. norway had to beat spain to deny scotland progressing, and they couldn't do it, losing 1—0 in oslo. victory for spain also sees them qualify and puts them top of the group with two matches left to play. well,

underdogs against south africa, but in the soggy conditions, they produced a tactical masterclass four owen farrellup losing by their highest ever margin too. ben stokes was back in the side but he couldn't inspire england to that total. they lost in the end by 229 runs. so, sir bobby charlton has passed away, and it is a club, manchester united, that is in a fairly chaotic position off the field with ownership up in the air and huge questions about the future and present with united not providing the thrills on the pitch. the reasons those emotions stay strong and expectations are high because of the relative stability bobby charlton provided over his hugely successful career with the club. it is that history that put manchester united at the forefront of football now, i'd imagine a great deal of distance into the future. sir bobby charlton passed away at the age of 86, huge tighten of the game and in manchester. back to you. you, thank you for the tributes. i know you said the weather was rubbish, but it was poignant seeing the raindrops on the statue. quite fitting. it is a bit rubbish. technica

owen farrell playing extremely farrell now is playing extremely well.for the game against south africa because that is going to be one step up. and the south africa game yesterday against france, which is billed as probably the greatest cup probably the greatest world cup rugby game the before rugby game since the day before when ireland played new zealand . when ireland played new zealand. but they've been terrific. >> yeah, but it doesn't bode well. i don't know. look, i'm obviously want england to go all the way, but it feels like they've had a decent run so far and i think things are about to ramp up a little. >> that's the thing. >> that's the thing. >> being an underdog is always a good thing. that's it's good thing. that's true. it's the of underdog. the opposite of the underdog. and you be the and overdog. would you be the overdog was chance of overdog if there was a chance of winning? the underdog and winning? but the underdog and the overdog dog. >> so. all right, give it a go. >> so. all right, give it a go. >> south africa. then on >> englan

a penalty from owen farrell made him the tournament's top points scorer, but with minutes left argentinaistory - ever seen. in my eyes it is the biggest in rugby history and i ever seen. in my eyes it is the l biggest in rugby history and i'm always fortunate and honoured to be part of a game like this and, to be honest, your country of this game, playing in the world cup final, touring the world, it is used. aha, lat touring the world, it is used. a lot of people. — touring the world, it is used. a lot of people. a _ touring the world, it is used. a lot of people. a lot — touring the world, it is used. a lot of people, a lot of _ touring the world, it is used. a lot of people, a lot of kiwis _ touring the world, it is used. a lot of people, a lot of kiwis have made the last— of people, a lot of kiwis have made the last second dust to come over, defending — the last second dust to come over, defending world champs, so we obviously — defending world champs, so we obviously out there to win the cup and do _ obviously out there to win the cup and do ourselves proud. and whoever wins will be

you know, owen farrell at fly half got a half the captain, they've got a guy who's used to controlling's to be crucial. so i think that's england's hope. i don't think you'll see them try and sort of think outside the box too much. >> maybe the odd drop goal, who knows? alex thank you very much indeed for that. let's just hope there's more spectacular rugby indeed for that. let's just hope thethe more spectacular rugby indeed for that. let's just hope thethe way.) spectacular rugby indeed for that. let's just hope thethe way. thank acular rugby indeed for that. let's just hope thethe way. thank youar rugby indeed for that. let's just hope thethe way. thank you veryjby indeed for that. let's just hope thethe way. thank you very much indeed. >> we're back on the live desk very shortly as the israeli army releases new details about hostages gaza . the majority hostages in gaza. the majority of them, they say , are still of them, they say, are still alive. stay with us. on the live desk. good afternoon . it is 1:00. this good afternoon. it is 1:00. this is the live desk here on gb news. co

interesting about this game as well george ford well is that george ford and owen will finally start owen farrellaired since march paired together since march 2021. that was a partnership 2021. and that was a partnership that was so important to england dunng that was so important to england during run in the 2019 during their run in the 2019 rugby world cup, where they reached the finals. so this is about for england. about momentum for england. on papen about momentum for england. on paper, game they should win. and the interesting >> and the interesting perspective is that they could meet again. then in the meet fiji again. then in the quarterfinal, they quarterfinal, if they get through. >> exactly . and that will >> yeah, exactly. and that will be one they'll be looking to gain revenge for fiji have been excellent so this world excellent so far in this world cup and i suppose if we're being brutally honest with respect to fiji at this stage of the tournament, it's a relatively kind run england. so not kind run for england. so not many necessarily based on form gave them a chance of winning t

this will come out now before farrell was out now before owen farrell was about penalty .e said, sir, because this is the way that rugby players will speak to a referee, which we don't see football, and just don't see in football, and just said, if their was in said, sir, if their was in madambi calls me a white whatever. obviously i'd never go near what that word is. what should i do ? and the referee should i do? and the referee just said nothing. please i'll be two players didn't be on it. two players didn't shake aftennards. curry shake hands aftennards. curry confirmed that there was words. there were words that were spoken between them. without confirming what it was. confirming exactly what it was. >> that. what is that what the argy was about after argy bargy was about after the final argy bargy was about after the fineyou know i think it >> you know what i think it probably was argy bargy. >> say a bit of an understatement. >> it there was pushing and >> it was there was pushing and shoving and we're thinking, is it because you know, there was just feeling whether

owen farrell will lead from fly half against fiji and england have won all four pool games to top their, , :, :, against fiji. it could be a rather confusint against fiji. it could be a rather confusing evening _ against fiji. it could be a rather confusing evening ahead - against fiji. it could be a rather confusing evening ahead for i against fiji. it could be a rather. confusing evening ahead for some wigan warriors fans ahead of rugby league's finale, the super league grand final, because legend sam tomkins plays the final match of his glittering career return to old trafford with his french side catalans dragons trying to beat his former club wigan warriors and he told us yesterday in the studio some of his wigan mates have told him they are dragon fans for a day. the road to the — they are dragon fans for a day. the road to the grand final is long, there is no club that travels further than catalans dragons, from the south of france to old trafford, a fitting reward for another superb season. irate a fitting reward for another superb season. ~ :, :, a fitting reward for another su

game against samoa today in lille with interesting selections george ford at ten at fly half and owen farrell sure of a settled line—up at the moment, are they? >> i wouldn't say they're not sure. i farrell, obviously sure. i mean farrell, obviously he to serve bit of a ban he had to serve a bit of a ban and having him back in the team, he's a leader. it's great. it's great for england . um, and just great for england. um, and just getting that combination with him and him and ford is really important . important. >> yeah. i mean, do you think a lot of people think that with george ford doing a lot of kicking that it's going to be ugly stuff from england from here? saw what here? because we saw what happened against chile. they scored 11 tries. they scored what was 11 tries. they had young henry arundell the had young henry arundell on the wing they had wing scoring five. they had marcus fullback and marcus smith at fullback and everyone was going great, england going up england are going to open up now, doesn't look as now, but it doesn't look as though that's going to happen from does it lo

so owen farrell, a missing farrell, missing a missing a penalty conversion result penalty conversionlt of a out, which is just, of a time out, which is just, you that's schoolboy you know, that's a schoolboy error. completely, error. well, completely, completely. were completely. i mean, there were lots for england as lots of changes for england as well. wasn't team that well. so it wasn't the team that we've throughout the recent we've seen throughout the recent or matches having or sorry, earlier matches having said was a very easy said that, that was a very easy pull that england got through . pull that england got through. you compare that to what what scotland with, scotland had to contend with, they africa and they had south africa and ireland in their group ireland in their in their group and later in the day and of course later in the day we scotland exit the we saw scotland exit the tournament against ireland. and, you know, a brilliant performance, an imperious performance, an imperious performance by ireland , number performance by ireland, number one world for reason. one