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George Smith

1 decade ago by Rugby World

Major teams: Brumbies, Toulon, Suntory Goliath, Stade Français, Lyon, Wasps Position: Openside flanker Country: Australia 
Test span: 2000-13 Test caps: 111 (93 starts) Test points: 45 (9T)In the wake...

Monday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jack Nowell's injury update   Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter had positive things to say regarding Nowell's road to recovery:   "Jack traditionally comes back very well from his injury...

Player Movements: Cardiff Blues

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

  After confirming the 16 players that will not be part of their 2016/17 season, Cardiff Blues has reshuffled its squad with just 7 new signings.   The upcoming Pro12 season will see Arms...

Exeter Chiefs 45 Scarlets 3: Rob Baxter's reaction to maiden...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

They may have out-scored the Scarlets by six tries to nil, but Rob Baxter revealed that it was the defensive side of Exeter Chiefs' display in Saturday's 45-3 win which he found most pleasing.In what was...

Rob Baxter provides injury update on Exeter Chiefs winger Jack...

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has backed winger Jack Nowell to make a flying return from injury.The 23-year-old has been ruled out for around eight weeks after having surgery on an injured thumb,...

Plenty to work on ahead of Bath clash says Pivac

1 decade ago by Scarlets Rugby

Scarlets' pre-season friendly clash against Exeter Chiefs was an opportunity to see the region's next generation in action and about giving individuals an opportunity to be selected says head coach Wayne...

Exeter Chiefs 45 Scarlets 3: Match report

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Exeter Chiefs started their season with a bang as they romped to a one-sided victory over Welsh outfit the Scarlets at Sandy Park on Saturday.In a match which seldom saw either team move out of second...

Chiefs take the spoils in season opener

1 decade ago by Scarlets Rugby

It was a game of two halves for Exeter Chiefs who changed their entire starting XV line-up at half time for Scarlets' opening game of the 2016-17 season but it was the homeside who took the spoils in an...

Bok Vermeulen to miss Rugby Championship

1 decade ago by Super Rugby

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is expected to miss the Rugby Championship and has been released from the Springbok squad due to injury. Vermeulen injured his knee playing for his French club Toulon and...

Exeter Chiefs v Scarlets: matchday live

1 decade ago by Exeter Express & Echo

Exeter Chiefs welcome the Scarlets to Sandy Park for their first pre-season match of 2016.Rob Baxter has revealed that he will make 14 scheduled changes at half-time as he looks to give the bulk of his...