GAVIN RICH: World Cup draw gives the Lions hope
They play almost no-one of significance until the final, where they meet the survivor of a bunfight
05 December 2022 - 05:03
The autumn international season in the northern hemisphere has perfectly set up next year’s Rugby World Cup in France, but the clashes between north and south also sent out the message that the sport may be in trouble.
Let’s start with the first bit. My money says it is SA and New Zealand who are most on the rise. The Springboks lost narrowly to Ireland and were then unlucky against France in Marseille. By the time they got to the final game against England at Twickenham, it was clear they are embracing evolution in their game, and that will make them red hot challengers in France...
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