France-Angleterre : le sélectionneur des Three Lions Thomas Tuchel vi…

Le sélectionneur Thomas Tuchel a pris la parole à quelques heures du match de l’Angleterre et de la finale pour la 3e place face à la France à Miami. likesport.biz

L’équipe de France affronte à 21h GMT l’Angleterre pour la petite finale de la Coupe du monde 2026 à Miami. À quelques heures du début de la rencontre, le sélectionneur des Three Lions, Thomas Tuchel s’est exprimé dans une publication relayé par les réseaux sociaux de l’équipe nationale.

« C’est l’occasion d’obtenir le meilleur résultat depuis 60 ans. C’est un match important contre l’une des meilleures équipes du monde. », a commenté le technicien allemand. Arrivé sur le banc le 1er janvier 2025, le coach de 52 ans, passé par Chelsea et le PSG, dirigera son 22e match à la tête de la sélection.

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The Springboks scored seven tries and didn’t concede a point as they beat Wales 43-0 in a Nations Championship match at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.

It was a third straight win by the Boks in the new competition and their 11th Test victory in a row.

They next face Argentina in a friendly game away and then turn their attention to the All Blacks in four Tests in the Greatest Rivalry series.

Here are six key takeaways from Saturday’s Boks win against Wales in Durban.

Scrum power

The Boks’ renowned scrum power was on full display throughout the clash, as they dominated the Wales front eight in the set-piece.

Debutant Carlu Sadie and prop mate Gerhard Steenekamp, assisted by Malcolm Marx in the middle, scrummed with force and power. But it was a pack effort. They won several scrum penalties and at times pushed Wales off their own ball.

Add in Wilco Louw, Ox Nche, Ntuthuko Mchunu, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Zachary Porthen, Thomas du Toit and Boan Venter and the Boks are a force to be reckoned with.

Not much reward from high kicks

The Boks have become something of a force in the game when it comes to contesting high, hanging kicks. Cheslin Kolbe, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Damian Willemse, the first-choice back three, have mastered the art.

On Saturday, debutant Jaco Williams worked hard and chased strongly, as did Aphelele Fassi and Arendse, but the Boks didn’t get the reward and return they usually do.

Rookie No 10 Vusi Moyo’s high kicks also weren’t as accurate as those of Manie Libbok and Handre Pollard.

Silly Bok errors

For some reason, the Boks produced an uncharacteristic scrappy and error-ridden performance. They just never got into rhythm and never built up any momentum and impressive phase play.

They made plenty handling errors, in general play, at the back, and in the mauls, which possibly cost them a few tries. The offloading and passing also wasn’t as spot on as it usually is.

The Boks were fortunate that Wales didn’t punish them for this sloppiness at times. It is something Rassie Erasmus will look into before the All Blacks Tests.

Bok debutants

Jaco Williams tried hard to get stuck in; he chased the high kicks, jumped for the ball and chased long punts, with little reward. His timing was possibly just off on a few occasions. But he made some nice offloads and scored a try on debut.

Vusi Moyo did nothing wrong and contributed nicely at times; he has a bright future.

Carlu Sadie scrummed well and got around the field making tackles, while Ruben van Heerden was a colossus in the lineouts, taking several balls. He was also very busy in the loose.

Depth at No 9 is unreal

This was the third match in a row that the Boks had a different scrumhalf in the No 9 jersey … Grant Williams started against England, Embrose Papier started against Scotland and against Wales Cobus Reinach was in charge. All three men delivered knockout performances.

Reinach was very good on Saturday in Durban. And Herschel Jantjies, back in the side after eight years, came on from the bench and also played really well, scoring a try to boot.

And Morne van den Berg and Jaden Hendrikse are currently injured. It’s a stacked position.

Wales concern

Not that too many South Africans will be bothered by the performance of Wales, but they must be wondering how they are ever going to get to a point again where they will challenge the Boks.

They tried hard on Saturday, had a few moments when they put some phases together, but they hardly threw a punch. They were out-played in most departments.

In two Tests now against the Boks, they have conceded 73 points (in Cardiff last November) and 43 points in Durban on Saturday, without scoring themselves. They have much work to do.

KCB Women’s Volleyball Team secured the bronze medal at the 2025/2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation KVF National League Playoffs after defeating Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in four sets at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.

The Bankers delivered a composed performance to clinch a 3-1 victory, triumphing 25-17, 25-19, 20-25, 25-21 to end the season on a high note.

KCB made an impressive start, dominating the opening two sets through disciplined defending, effective blocking, and clinical attacking, establishing a commanding lead.

Although DCI fought back by claiming the third set, KCB regrouped in the fourth, maintaining composure to close out the contest and secure third place.

KCB head coach Japheth Munala praised his players for their resilience and determination, stating the bronze medal was a fitting reward for the team’s commitment throughout the season.

“The players showed great character after a demanding campaign. We aimed to finish the season strongly, and they delivered exactly that. Winning the bronze medal is a testament to the hard work, discipline, and resilience the team has shown all season. We will build on this performance as we prepare for the next campaign,” said Munala.

Captain Mercy Moim commended her teammates for staying united despite the challenges faced during the playoffs.

“Every player gave their all today. We knew it wouldn’t be an easy match, but we stayed focused on our game plan and fought for every point. Ending with a medal is significant for the team as it reflects our fighting spirit and motivates us heading into the next season,” noted Moim.

The victory marked the conclusion of another competitive season for KCB, with the bronze medal highlighting the club’s consistency as one of Kenya’s top women’s volleyball teams.

The result also sets a strong foundation as the Bankers shift their focus to the Kenya Cup Volleyball Tournament, where they aim to defend their title.

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South African prop Pierre Schoeman scored a try as Scotland overturned a 10-point half-time deficit to beat Fiji at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Gregor Townsend’s much-changed side were in danger of a shock defeat after falling 17-7 behind at the interval.

But Scotland stormed back in the second half to avoid a major embarrassment at Murrayfield, clinching a 33-17 bonus-point win.

Dobie scored two tries after the break to spark Scotland’s revival, while fellow replacements Schoeman and Scott Cummings also crossed over.

The Scots’ escape act secured their second win from three matches in the new tournament. They defeated Argentina 47-38 in their opener before losing 42-28 to the Springboks in Pretoria last weekend.

Scotland will resume their Nations Championship campaign in November with matches against New Zealand, Australia and Japan.

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Townsend’s decision to make 14 changes looked like coming back to bite him as Fiji dominated the first half.

Lock Jonny Gray’s close-range try and scrumhalf George Horne’s conversion gave Scotland an early lead, but Fiji were unfazed.

Hooker Tevita Ikanivere touched down following a maul to cap an immediate response from Fiji, who struck again through winger Selestino Ravutaumada’s sensational effort.

Taking possession wide on the flank, Ravutaumada kicked ahead and recovered the ball before racing away to score.

No 8 Elia Canakaivata pounced on the loose ball after a break down and jumped over the line for another Fiji try, with fullback Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula adding the conversion.

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But Scotland were revived by Townsend’s switches in the second half.

Playing with renewed intensity, they battered Fiji into submission as the visitors gradually faded.

The power of Pierre Schoeman

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Scotland captain Stafford McDowall saluted the fightback, saying: “I’m really proud of the boys. We got loose and let Fiji into the game but we responded and the bench had a really big impact.

“We had to stick to what we have done all year. It was a good sign to see those lads coming on in the second half. I am off to be a groomsman at a wedding now!”

FIJI – Tries: Tevita Ikanivere, Selestino Ravutaumada, Elia Canakaivata. Conversion: Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula.
SCOTLAND – Tries: Jonny Gray, Pierre Schoeman, Jamie Dobie (2), Scott Cummings. Conversions: George Horne, Fergus Burke (3).

Photo: Scott Heppell/Reuters

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