🌟 Rugby News Roundup! 🌟
England’s Six Nations camp has been stirred up by some unexpected praise from prop Joe Heyes for Wales star Nicky Smith. Heyes, reflecting on their past crunches, calls Smith a “quality player” with extraordinary scrummaging skills. As they gear up for the Six Nations clash on 7th February, Heyes jokingly shared a moment from the Leicester Tigers changing room, not knowing whether to hug or strangle his teammate-turned-opponent!
Nicky Smith, widely hailed as one of the top scrummaging looseheads, will soon join Sale Sharks. This news comes as England, fresh from a victorious streak, prepares to face Wales. Despite their winning confidence, England knows they can’t be complacent, with Jamie George highlighting the need for evolution and maintaining high standards to triumph.
In other news, the All Blacks are in the hunt for a new head coach, with Warren Gatland unexpectedly thrown into the mix. Following the departure of Scott Robertson, New Zealand Rugby outlined criteria focusing on experienced Kiwi candidates, sparking widespread speculation. Gatland, though unlikely to apply, stands out due to his rich coaching history. The focus now turns to who will lead the iconic team forward, with names like Jamie Joseph and Vern Cotter also buzzing around.
Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for an exciting Six Nations! 🏉🥳
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