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Leo Cullen pays tribute to Girvan Dempsey
After Girvan Dempsey’s departure for Bath Rugby, Leo Cullen has stated that Dempsey will be missed greatly. Even though most of the other staff had signed two year extensions last year, Dempsey signed only a one-year deal that expires this season. Cullen and Dempsey had played for a long time together, and now Cullen has paid tribute to his long-time teammate. The long 21-year association comes to a close this season, and Dempsey will head to England this summer.
Munster aiming to dethrone Leinster
Leinster is the European Champion and Munster has a goal of dethroning them at the RDS this Saturday. They’re planning on stopping their attempts to complete a trophy double. Johann van Graan has expressed hope that the South African duo Chris Cloete and Jaco Taute will be back, as well as John Ryan, Niall Scannell, and Bryan Scott. Van Graan said that “If you want to be the King, you have got to go and beat the king in his castle” stating his team’s readiness to take on the champions.
Danny Cipriani might move from Wasps to Gloucester
Gloucester hopes to sign Danny Cipriani when the playmaker leaves Wasps this summer. While this is not the only club that has their sights on Cipriani, there are others as well, like his former club Sale. However, if he chooses to play outside the UK he won’t be eligible for England selection, as the Football Union doesn’t allow selection based outside the Premiership. Cipriani has reportedly visited Kingsholm and has met with senior Gloucester figures, as well as visited the club’s training ground.
Eddie Jones searches for World Cup game changers
Eddie Jones’ team is preparing for the next month’s three-test tour of South Africa, and has a lot more on his mind than the first two matches. They’ll use a machine to humidify the indoor training facility, because he wants his team to be prepared for the hot and humid conditions. According to Jones England has to prepare a lot harder in order to be able to win the World cup. Some of his core team is injured, while others are rested, Eddie Jones has to prepare his team extra hard while in South Africa.
Leinster’s Victory over Racing 92
Irish rugby has had an amazing year, and there are no signs to tell it’s slowing down. Leinster’s achievement is one worthy of glory, as it’s only the second team in history to win four European Cups. Leinster has shown they have some excellent youthful talent and that they’re able to continue performing like this for the foreseeable future. It was a fantastic finale, one where online sport betting had a blast following through, and with such a wonderful performance, we’ll see which heights the team shoots for.
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