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Uruguay's World Cup preparations take a hit after suffering loss to Spain

Leandro Leivas (l) of Uruguay, Juan Echeverria and German Kessler of Uruguay. (Photo by Alex Davidson / Getty Images)

After taking out the Rugby Nations Cup just last weekend, Uruguay have now suffered a comprehensive 41-21 defeat at the hands of Spain.

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Uruguay, who are ranked 17th in the world, are the Americas 1 qualifiers for the World Cup while 19th ranked Spain did not qualify for this year’s showcase tournament.

Uruguay have just one more scheduled game to right the ship between now and the World Cup kick-off but will have to wait until September for their fixture with Brazil.

Whilst Los Teros topped the log in the Nations Cup, their performances were hardly comprehensive. Wins against Russia and the Argentina XV sandwiched a loss to fellow World Cup attendees Namibia.

The South Americans, who are drawn in Pool D with Australia, Wales, Georgia and Fiji have recorded two wins over the three tournaments they’ve taken part in. In the 1999 competition the Uruguayians bested Spain whilst they overcame Georgia in 2003. Georgia have progressed considerably since 2003, however, and a win this year will be hard to come by.

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GP 10 minutes ago
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The Crusaders are going SO well. I would suggest you are “one dimensional “ in your thinking. I get you are upset the Crusaders are “back”. The Highlanders beat us last year. When we were ravaged by injury.I am not “settling down “. PS Will Jordan is the best fullback in the world. Codie Taylor the best hooker, Ioane Moananu, an all Black hooker in waiting.

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GP 17 minutes ago
Highlanders vs Crusaders: Jordan is Cullen-esque, another Test bolter

Get over your self. You are so bitter. You stop your “drivel”.

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RedWarriors 24 minutes ago
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SA took every chance and needed to. If the TMO spots Arendse pushing Fickou in the back for his try. If the ref adjudicates the ball is not out when Etzebeth tacles Dupont. SA got every call, every bounce and needed it. Scoring freely? Nah, not so much.

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RedWarriors 34 minutes ago
Leinster player ratings vs Scarlets | 2024/25 URC

Nonsense. Leinster are already de facto guaranteed first place in league standings with two matches left!

They beat Sharks full of Springboks in Durban with their C team. Their B team was beaten by a late penalty kick by Bulls (more Springboks laden) in Pretoria.

You can’t blame Cullen for giving anyone who missed out a run against Scarlets?

Not sure what the corelation is with the RWC.

SA’s squad was cooked after the miracle QF match against France. England were far superior and were leading by 9 with 10 minutes to go until a couple of absolutely ridiculous penalties allowed SA the most luckiest of wins. No depth.

In the final NZ with 14 were a match for SAs 15. No depth, needing badly that red card to have any chance. The secret sauce for SAs win in 2023 was luck.

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RedWarriors 48 minutes ago
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Doyle says the Chairman the Board of World Rugby will find the board divided on the issue in the May meeting. Doyle correctly identifies the recent public statement by World Rugby management that there is no medical evidence to support that 7-1 splits etc are dangerous and therefore no reason to outlaw it as not in their remit. It is also a non sequiter as there may be other reasons to outlaw it principally the fact that 5-3 splits were the intention of the law.

It is a matter for the board of World Rugby to come to a position on this and lets hope integrity prevails, every body accepts that the integrity of all Rugby Laws demands that the intention of these laws is not abused. Those wishing for 7-1 splits etc should go about it in the correct manner and seek law change to allow it. To answer Ed’s (ridiculous question) again, roughly half the World Rugby board dispute these splits under the law and this will arise at the May WR board meeting.

No instead of disingeniously pulling hurdles out of yer respective backsides can you acknowledge that ‘Intention?’ is a relevant and faor question in this matter instead of pretending it isn’t just because that might contradict your article~?

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RedWarriors 1 hour ago
How 'misunderstood' Rassie Erasmus is rolling back the clock

No need for the xenophobic comment. I pointed out Rassie’s master plan was not responsible for the 2023 RWC win. They lost against Ireland, secured two pretty dodgy wins against France and England and needed a red card in ther final against a much stronger team on the day. That’s not master planning. Like some Saffers you take criticism right on the ego. You do understand Saffers attacking people for nationality, race etc is not acceptable?

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IkeaBoy 2 hours ago
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Definitely. After Japan he might start the mass exodus to Munster instead of Leinster.


Could honestly see him become a cult hero down in Limerick.

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JW 5 hours ago
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Players come from lots of different places to the Crusaders.

Haha “yeah we have some great talent from.. um.. yeah lots of different places” well said!

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Cantab 5 hours ago
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Even so the Crusaders have only lost 2 games this season, a shocker against Moana and a late capitulation against the Chiefs. The latter result they will seek to put right in Ch Ch In a couple of weeks time after the Canes have softened them up the week beforehand.

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JW 5 hours ago
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Haha good shout that, Cane would take it all on the chin and I think he’d really enjoy any of the other 3 provinces while fitting right in with his mancho tackling!

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JW 5 hours ago
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Haha touche.. that was a while ago though!

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JW 5 hours ago
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That was a shoulder landing for me, just like Tualima’s was a shoulder tackle even though he concussed/smashed Love in the head.

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Andrew Nichols 6 hours ago
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Chiefs all brawn and no brain?….Ok…

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Karlos G 6 hours ago
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Reece not the quickest wing and sadly His SRP form never translates to the International stage.l hope they give someone else a shot this year Kini or Emoni Narawa both take some stopping and are more versatile

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MA 6 hours ago
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Criticism is the easiest thing in the world, especially when loaded with unsubstantiated assertions.


Yes sir, your first sentence is factually correct, and it does seem for the 1st time I can remember Nick’s spell check had the night off watching League highlights. 😅


But the rest is simply put downs and personal criticism which don't enhance your own credibility and seriously add very little to the enjoyment of this site.


Let's see your articles and see how they shape up..it would have taken Nick many days or more to research this article..your response maybe as long as mine-15-20 minutes max 🤔


So show some respect for the writer and his coaching credentials.


Unlike as in goal kicking, I respect the writer, not the ‘kicker’.


Go well.

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