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We have never lacked as South Africans is belief: Pacer Kagiso Rabada ‘hopeful’ of winning ODI World Cup

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South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada is confident that his team can win the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup for the first time. Despite their talented players, South Africa has never won a World Cup title or reached the final. Rabada believes they have the belief and the players to win the upcoming tournament.

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada believes Proteas have all the strength to shake the ‘chokers’ tag and get their hands on the coveted ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup trophy for the first time.

Despite having some outstanding cricketers, they have yet to claim a World Cup title victory. Additionally, they have yet to play an ODI or T20I World Cup final. Proteas have competed in numerous semifinals, but have never advanced past that stage. However, the star pacer Rabada is optimistic about Proteas’ chances of winning their maiden ICC trophy.

In this upcoming tournament, South Africa will be missing the services of main fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala.

“One thing we have never lacked as South Africans is belief, so going into the tournament we do believe we can win it. We’ve got the players to do so, so hopefully we can make our first final and win this competition. It’s going to be hard but it’s going to be really enjoyable. It’s exciting to have the best players in the world playing against each other and competing for one prize, and we are up for the challenge,” Rabada was quoted as saying by ICC.

After registering a remarkable 3-2 victory against Australia after being 2-0 down, the four-time semifinalists are full of confidence to start their WC campaign against Sri Lanka in Delhi on October 7.

Before starting their campaign for the 50-over tournament, South Africa will play two warm-up matches – against Afghanistan and New Zealand- on Friday and October 2 respectively at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.

Rabada will play his second World Cup, after making his first appearance in the 2019 World Cup. The star pacer honestly admitted that he was not his best in his first WC outing with the Proteas, but hopes to make amends in the upcoming prestigious tournament.

“The 2019 World Cup was my first and I wasn’t successful at all. The lesson I took from that is that team cohesion is the most important factor, because individuals don’t win World Cups, teams do,” Rabada added.

“The older I have become and the more caps I have, the more I realise that I am a leader in that environment. Through knowing my own strengths and reinforcing them, knowing what makes me tick and through lending an ear to other players, I want to help set how we play as a collective,” the star pacer said.

Meanwhile, the original South Africa captain Temba Bavuma will miss the Proteas’ both warm-up matches because he is travelling home for family reasons, as Proteas Men stated on social media ‘X’, formerly known as Twitter. In his absence, T20I skipper Aiden Markram will captain the side in the warm-up fixture.

South Africa squad: Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der Dussen and Lizaad Williams. (ANI)

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Australia on verge of World Cup elimination after being thumped 40-6 by Wales who surge into quarter-finals

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WALES rammed Eddie Jones’ boasts back down his throat, as super-sub Gareth Anscombe sent the Dragons roaring into the World Cup quarter-finals.

Anscombe kicked 23 points and set up one of Wales two tries after taking over from fly half Dan Biggar with just eight minutes played.

That meant Wales are the first team guaranteed a place in the last eight, while the Wallabies are virtually certain to be dumped out in the Pool stage for the first time.

And the thing that will stick in Jones’ throat – along with his hollow claim he had “no doubt” his team would win – is the fact that Ansombe has just signed for Japanese team Suntory Goliath – where the Aussie coach doubles up as chief consultant.

If Jones was behind that signing, he must have feared what might happen when Anscombe took over from the limping Biggar so early in the game.

Not that he will get much pity. Every time his face appeared on the big screen there were raucous boos, while there were equally loud cheers when the cameras switched to opposite number Warren Gatland.

You suspect Jones would lose a popularity contest even if his only rival was the Namibian player whose head-on tackle is threatening to bring Antoine Dupont’s World Cup to a premature end.

Hios five year contract to take the Wallabies through to the next World Cup – in Australia – could easily be ripped up after back-to-back defeats against Fiji and Wales seem certain to condemn them to an early flight home.

Even the bullish Jones must have begun to doubt himself as Wales made the sort of start Gatland must have dreamed about.

They scored a brilliant try from  their very first attack. And once again it was captain Jac Morgan, who has quickly developed into an inspirational figure for the Dragons, who was at the heart of it.

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The flanker showed the pace of an outside back as he burst through the gap, and sent Gareth Davies over for a try that Dan Biggar converted.

The sight of the scoreboard showing Wales 7-0 ahead with less than three minutes played was a glorious one for the Welsh.

But watching Biggar, their record World Cup points scorer, limp off a few minutes later was far less encouraging.

And two quickfire penalties from Wallabies fly half  Ben Donaldosn, cutting the  deficit to a single point, deepend the gloom.

It did not last long, as Anscombe banged over a hat-trick of first half penalties to make it 16-6 at half time.

Wales were also helped by some dodgy decision-making from the Wallabies.

They butchered a try-scoring chance when Donaldson ignored a two man overlap and threw a wild pass that Anscombe picked. And the Aussies then rejected an easy three points to kick to the corner – and lost the lineout!

Anscombe made them pay with his fourth penalty three minutes after the break, and his pinpoint kick over the top five minutes later created the second Welsh try for Nick Tompkins.

Anscombe converted, to put Wales twenty points clear, and the booming chorus of Hymns and Arias suggested the Welsh supporters felt this one was in the bag.

And they were right. Anscombe kicked two more penalties, and added a dropped goal. Every time he struck it felt like the boot was going deeper into Jones’ gut.

Scotland 45-17 Tonga LIVE RESULT – Rugby World Cup 2023: Scots complete epic win to keep tournament hopes alive

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SCOTLAND have beaten Tonga 45-17 to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

A defeat would all but have knocked Scotland out of the big tournament in France.

Instead they ran in seven tries in a dominant win with Darcy Graham scoring a stunning solo try.

  • Result: Scotland 45 Tonga 17
  • Scotland line-up: Blair Kinghorn, Kyle Steyn, Chris Harris, Sione Tuipulotu, Duhan van der Merwe, Finn Russell, Ben White, Jack Dempsey, Rory Darge, Jamie Ritchie (capt.), Scott Cummings, Richie Gray, Zander Fagerson, George Turner, Rory Sutherland
  • Tonga line-up: Salesi Piutau; Solomone Kata, Malakai Fekitoa, Pita Ahki, Afusipa Taumoepeau; William Havili, Augustine Pulu; Siegfried Fisi’ihoi, Paula Ngauamo, Ben Tameifuna (capt.); Halaleva Fifita, Sam Lousi; Tanginoa Halaifonua, Sione Talitui, Vaea Fifita

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  • Romania next up for Scots

    Gregor Townsend’s side will face Romania in their next group game.

    Nothing but a bonus point victory will do for the Scots.

    This will give them an outside hope of qualification.

  • Back to winning ways for Townsend

    Scotland had managed to get themselves to being ranked fifth in the world before the World Cup.

    They can feel harsh done by that two of the other teams drawn in their group are above them in those standings.

    Despite the South Africa defeat, they will want to give a strong showing in the remainder of their games.

  • Scotland keep hopes alive in Nice

    Nothing but a bonus point win would keep their hopes alive for qualification.

    It is a tall order, but as long as there is hope, there is a chance.

    Seven tries later and it is mission accomplished.

  • FT: Scotland 45-17 Tonga

    A great try to put the icing on the performance from Scotland, keeping their hopes alive in the group.

    Finn Russell sends the conversion through the posts to make it a convincing win.

    Tonga put up a good fight but struggled to find anything in the tank in the last twenty minutes of the game.

  • Try – Darcy Graham (Scotland)

  • Scotland 38-17 Tonga

    79. Tonga will be happy to hear the final whistle now.

    Scotland have a scrum just on the five metre line.

    The referee awards a penalty to Tonga.

  • Yellow card – Vaea Fifita (Tonga)

  • Scotland 38-17 Tonga

    77. TMO is currently reviewing some head contact.

    It will then be reviewed in Paris to see if it is upgraded.

    The onfield decision is a yellow card.

  • Scotland 38-17 Tonga

    75. It is a high tackle on Darge, giving Scotland the penalty advantage.

    They are working through their 11th phase of play.

    The referee pulls it back for the earlier penalty.

  • Scotland 38-17 Tonga

    73. Kinghorn looked set to go over the line once again.

    It was a great cover tackle to prevent him just short of the line.

    Tonga are hanging in there but the Scots are really turning the screw.

  • Scotland 38-17 Tonga

    71. If Scotland can put some points on Romania next week, it would leave them with a winner takes all game against Ireland potentially.

    It is still a huge ask to turn over the side ranked number one in the world.

    Focus is on the games before it for now.

  • Scotland 38-17 Tonga

    69. It seemed inevitable Scotland would score there.

    Tonga are running out of fuel in the tank to keep this defence up.

    Russell sends the ball over for a conversion also.

  • Try – Blair Kinghorn (Scotland)

  • Scotland 31-17 Tonga

    67. Tonga thought they were away then, intercepting the ball and breaking free.

    The referee brings it back for a Scotland penalty.

    They work through the phases, looking to get over the line.

  • Scotland 31-17 Tonga

    65. Scotland are driving forward once again.

    Looking for another try.

    Tonga are penalised for coming over the top, right in front of the posts.

  • Scotland 31-17 Tonga

    63. Tonga have given a good account of themselves today.

    There are some discipline issues in their game but when they get the ball in hand and drive towards the line, they are effective.

    They have certainly provided a stern test of Scotland today.

  • Scotland 31-17 Tonga

    61. The Pacific Islanders need to try and find a try.

    They have really struggled with their line out today.

    Once again they are penalised for it not being straight.

  • Scotland 31-17 Tonga

    59. Tonga are awarded a penalty, giving them the chance to find some yardage.

    Havili will try and find touch, deep in Scottish territory.

    Meanwhile, Scotland make some changes.

  • Scotland 31-17 Tonga

    57. Russell is kicking well in open play, finding space in behind Tonga, pinning back into their own twenty-two.

    As the Scottish players put pressure on the backtracking players, they are forced to kick into touch.

    It gives Gregor Townsend’s side the chance to look for more points.

  • Scotland 31-17 Tonga

    55. Great break by Scotland, putting Tonga on the back foot.

    van der Merwe did all the work before offloading to Horne who went over the line.

    Russell adds the conversion to put them two converted tries ahead of the Tongans.

  • Try – George Horne (Scotland)

  • Scotland 24-17 Tonga

    51. Tonga are getting into dangerous areas but are making too many unforced errors and giving away penalties.

    The Pacific Islanders opt to make some changes.

    Looking to get some fresh legs out on the pitch.

  • Scotland 24-17 Tonga

    49. Tonga are awarded a penalty deep in Scottish territory.

    They opt to go for the corner, knowing they need a converted try to draw things level.

    The line out isn’t straight and a penalty is awarded to Scotland.

  • Scotland 24-17 Tonga

    47. The second half has taken a turn that Scotland did not seem to be expecting here.

    Most would have expected the upgrade of the yellow card to red, putting them in a dominant position.

    Instead Tonga have got a try back and this game is well and truly back in the balance.

  • Scotland 24-17 Tonga

    45. That was a brilliant break by Tonga.

    Once the ball was offloaded to Tameifuna, there was just no stopping him.

    Havili is a dependable as ever as he sends the conversion through the uprights.

Wales 40-6 Australia LIVE RESULT – Rugby World Cup 2023: Wallabies on brink of historic exit as Welsh make quarter-final

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AUSTRALIA are on the brink of a World Cup group stage exit for the first time after they were thrashed 40-6 by Wales.

The stunning win places Wales as the first team through to the quarter-finals while the Wallabies now need a miracle to avoid an historic elimination.

Though it was not all good for the Welsh, Dan Biggar landed on his shoulder and was taken off early in the first half.

All it needs now is Fiji is to beat Georgia next weekend and Australia are out.

  • Score: Wales 40 Australia 6
  • Wales XV: 15 Liam Williams; 14 Louis Rees Zammit, 13 George North, 12 Nick Tompkins, 11 Josh Adams, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Gareth Davies, 8 Taulupe Faletau, 7 Jac Morgan (Capt), 6 Aaron Wainwright, 5 Adam Beard, 4 Will Rowlands, 3 Tomas Francis, 2 Ryan Elias, 1 Gareth Thomas.
  • Australia XV: 15 Andrew Kellaway, 14 Mark Nawaqanitawase, 13 Jordan Petaia, 12 Samu Kerevi, 11 Marika Koroibete, 10 Ben Donaldson, 9 Tate McDermott, 8 Rob Valetini, 7 Tom Hooper, 6 Rob Leota, 5 Richie Arnold, 4 Nick Frost, 3 James Slipper, 2 David Porecki (Capt), 1 Angus Bell.

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  • Welsh dragons eye path to semi-finals

    Having put themselves in a position to win Pool C, it is likely that Wales will face either Argentina or Japan.

    While there is no such thing as an easy game in a major tournament, given the alternative opposition, fans will fancy their teams chances of progressing to the semi-finals.

    Warren Gatland’s side have gone under the radar until now, this victory may make other teams take note.

    The Welsh dragon is breathing fire.

  • Welsh grow in confidence as tournament continues

    From the moment the World Cup started for Wales against Fiji, they answered their doubters and put in the performance needed to secure victory.

    A second string then comfortably disposed of Portugal as Gatland used his squad to ensure everyone was match ready.

    Then as they faced Australia, they put in one of the best performances we have seen in the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

    Be warned, Wales are thriving under the lack of pressure of the underdog tag.

  • Welsh fans party into the night in Lyon

    Nobody would have predicted such a scoreline against the Wallabies today but Wales duly delivered.

    An emphatic victory which seals their place in the quarter-finals.

    At the full time whistle, you could see how much it meant to players and fans alike.

  • Eddie’s confidence comes back to bite him

    In the lead up to the game, Australia coach Eddie Jones said ‘I’ve got no doubt we’ll win on Sunday, the way the team’s prepared and have come together.’

    He was made to eat his words by Warren Gatland’s side.

    His side are sent crashing out of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in the group stages as Wales march on to the quarter-finals.

  • Wales continue to surprise in France

    Heading into the World Cup, nobody was talking about the chances of Warren Gatland’s side playing a big part in the tournament.

    Their coach said beforehand ‘we will surprise a big team at this World Cup’ and they have duly delivered.

    If one of the top ranked sides had smashed Australia like this, the talk would be of them winning the trophy.

  • Pressure on Anscombe couldn’t be Biggar

    When Dan Biggar suffered a shoulder injury early on in the game, Welsh fans were worried their chances of victory had taken a huge blow.

    Step up Gareth Anscombe.

    After missing his first penalty, he showed the mental toughness to score 23 points including a fantastic drop goal as his kicking took his country to a record win over the Wallabies.

  • Wallabies wilt under Dragons roar

    Australia could not find answers to what Wales had to offer today.

    They were well beaten all over the park, and were second best for the entirety of the game.

    The reality is that this result sees the Wallabies leave the World Cup at the group stage for the first time in their nation’s history.

  • Wales make World Cup statement in Lyon

    Not many people could have predicted that scoreline and performance, particularly when Dan Biggar came off injured early on.

    Eddie Jones guaranteed an Australian victory, instead he delivered a record defeat against Wales.

    After watching this game today, not many sides will relish facing Gatland’s side who thrive on their underdog status.

  • Gatland overjoyed with team performance

    The New Zealand born Welsh coach reflects on victory over Australia:

    The guys give a really good performance, I am pleased with that. We have worked incredibly hard and we can enjoy tonight. We have a couple of weeks off, we can enjoy this win before moving on to thinking about Georgia.

    Warren Gatland Wales coach

  • Captain fantastic leads side to record win

    At just 23-years-old, Jac Morgan put in a man of the match performance against the Wallabies.

    He set up the first try to give Wales an advantage and fittingly went over the line for the final try.

    Morgan leaves everything out on the pitch whenever he plays, a true leader who motivates his team to get the best out of them.

  • FT: Wales 40-6 Australia

    The referee brings the game to a close.

    As Australia try to go over the line at the death, they are held up and it is that man Jac Morgan under the player.

    Wales are the first team into the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

  • Wales 40-6 Australia

    79. The Welsh skipper has put in a mammoth performance.

    He set up the first try and scores the last as Wales drive over from their own lineout.

    Anscombe hits the post with the conversion.

  • Try – Jac Morgan (Wales)

  • Wales 35-6 Australia

    77. Australia just want the final whistle now.

    It is just becoming more and more painful.

    Another penalty conceded as Anscombe kicks for the corner.

  • Wales 35-6 Australia

    75. It is important for Wales now that they stay tight in defence.

    As it stands, they have earned the score we see today, to leak any late points would be a disappointment.

    Nothing seems to be going right for the Wallabies as droves of their fans start to leave the ground.

  • Wales 35-6 Australia

    73. Wales are heading to a record win against Australia as it stands.

    Gatland’s men will feel like there are more points for them in this game now with Wallabies’ heads down.

    The Welsh have a penalty for a deliberate knock on.

  • Wales 35-6 Australia

    71. Things are going from bad to worse for Australia.

    Rio Dyer is to come on for Wales now, some fresh legs down the wing as he replaces Rees-Zammit.

    This is now mission impossible for the Wallabies.

  • Drop goal – Gareth Anscombe (Wales)

  • Wales 32-6 Australia

    69. Australia are penalised for another knock on.

    As the camera shows Eddie Jones with head in his hands on the big screen, there is a huge roar of boos from the Aussie fans.

    This is probing to be a World Cup to forget for the Wallabies.

  • Wales 32-6 Australia

    67. Wales make some changes in the front row.

    They win the lineout and look to drive towards the Wallabies line.

    Australia are under huge pressure once again.

  • Wales 32-6 Australia

    65. Australia are starting to run out of time.

    Still trying to play their way out of their own half.

    The backwards pass does not find its man and Wales have a lineout in Australian territory.

  • Wales 32-6 Australia

    63. Wales have the put in at the scrum as Tomos Williams takes it.

    They clear their lines and send Australia back into their own half.

    The Wallabies clearance goes out on the full.

  • Wales 32-6 Australia

    61. We are into the final quarter of the game.

    Wales lead by 26 points in this crucial match.

    Australia need to do something quickly if they hope to stand any chance of turning the scoreline around.

  • Penalty – Gareth Anscombe (Wales)

  • Wales 29-6 Australia

    59. Gordon puts a terrible high kick up that comes back down to him without moving.

    He knocks it forward and Wales have a penalty advantage.

    As the move breaks down, they opt to go for the posts.

Fuming Eddie Jones threatens to WALK OUT of press conference over journalist’s question after Rugby World Cup loss

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AUSTRALIA head coach Eddie Jones sensationally threatened to WALK OUT of an awkward press conference following Wales’ demolition of the Wallabies yesterday.

The former England head coach oversaw a record 40-6 defeat to Wales in Lyon on Sunday.

The result sees Australia all but out of the Rugby World Cup as they now have to rely on Fiji to slip up against either Georgia or Portugal.

Jones was grilled during the press conference after rumours emerged that he held a job interview to become Japanese head coach two weeks prior to the beginning of the tournament.

When asked whether the interview had taken place he said: “I don’t know what you’re talking about, mate.”

He had the same response when asked if he had a second interview for the job lined up.

When asked if he could give Australia fans a guarantee that he would still be coach by next year he simply replied: “I’m committed to coaching Australia.”

Jones finally had enough after Wallabies captain Dave Porecki was asked about whether his coach’s links to Japan affected Australia during their defeat to Wales.

A clearly uncomfortable looking Porecki replied: “We didn’t turn up tonight. That’s got nothing to do with the noise, it’s just got to do with our performance. We weren’t good enough.”

A now irate Jones interjected as Porecki finished his answer and said: “I really do take umbrage at the questioning, that people are questioning my commitment to coaching Australia.

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“I really take umbrage at it. I’ve been working non-stop since I’ve come here and I apologise for the results, I keep saying that.

“But to doubt my commitment to the job I think is a bit red hot.

“So we’re not gonna deal with any of those questions any further. I’m happy to talk about Wales, I’m happy to talk about Portugal.

“But if you wanna keep going down that line I’ll excuse myself. So do you want to decide what you want to do?”

Jones’ ultimatum paid off as he ultimately finished the awkward press conference.

Australia will take on Portugal next Sunday at 4:45 pm with their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread.