It’s hard to believe but this day next month it’s going to be on Rugby World Cup-Eve, and ahead of the tournament the organisers tonight have announced a major innovation for the tournament.
Advertisement
“We are delighted to welcome another leading brand to the global family of Rugby World Cup 2015 commercial partners”, said Brett Gosper, World Rugby chief executive.
“Australia’s back-line is probably different to anyone else in the tournament as they have got a nice balance and like to throw the ball around”.
During the World Cup season, from 19 September to 1 November, Britain will host 20 teams, more than 440,000 worldwide visitors and over two million nationals in 11 cities, boosting the local economies significantly.
Winchmore Hill youngster Hugo Collins admits he is counting down the days until Rugby World Cup 2015 kicks off after he was named an official mascot.
“No, no: it’s unlikely that would happen”, Gosper said when asked if teams could face disqualification.
“Competition for places is very tough at the moment but for us, as individuals, everyone just wants to put their best foot forward”.
“We have a series of sanctions at our disposal to act as a deterrent against non-compliance”, Gosper said Tuesday.
‘He (Burrell) played in the Six Nations throughout at 12, with JJ at 13, and we scored 18 tries, which I think is more tries than any team scored since 2003.
Fans attending matches can only hear discussion between the referee and TMO by purchasing Reflink headsets, priced at a minimum of £5.
Managing Director of Hawk-Eye Stephen Carter added: “After undergoing a successful testing period we’re excited and confident that our SMART technology can make a meaningful contribution to the adjudication and player assessment processes at this year’s Rugby World Cup“.
A win over France in Paris on Saturday is not the be-all and end-all for Stuart Lancaster’s England – but they must treat it like it is.
“You’ve got to balance the proximity of the tournament with all of the planning that goes into it”.
Advertisement
“I’d have bitten your arm off to play in a home Rugby World Cup – I was too young and immature in 1999 and now sadly I’m too old and too mature”.
