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Rugby World Cup Preview - USA v Russia

This game won't be major but will certainly give the Eagles and opportunity to prove they are world class side. It will be an even bigger opportunity for Russia.

They will  make their World Cup debut but aren't statistically the "worst" side in the tournament, that would be the Namibians who are ranked 20th but have been too a world cup before . Russia however, have not. I am worried for them, the USA aren't a fantastic side but could still bring them down and run over them with tries. And with the likes of Ireland, Australia and Italy in their group it looks a tough task ahead.

But it doesn't stop there, in Russia's warmup game against Gloucester last month they scored one try and Gloucester came out with a fairly makeshift side and still beat the World Cup minnows by 47 points to 7.


Read more to view ones to watch, the team line-ups and our predicted score.

15 September 2011

Simpson-Daniel reflects on his Testimonial game

In the post match press conference, James Simpson-Daniel explained how his testimonial against Russia was no pushover game and the Gloucester squad were taking it seriously as they prepared for the start of the Aviva Premiership season.

Gloucester Rugby vs Russia

It was an occasion to remember as Gloucester legend, James Simpson-Daniel, held his testimonial match against Russia.
The game was a warm up for both sides with Russia preparing for the World Cup which kicks off in just a few weeks. Gloucester looked more focused after last weeks disappointing loss to London Welsh and announced a stronger line up to take on the Russians.

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