Champions Cup: Stormers shift Damian Willemse to full-back to strengthen defence against London Irish

    Stormers head coach John Dobson revealed that shifting Damian Willemse to full-back this weekend was to boost his side’s defensive structures. Willemse has matured tremendously over the last year and is now a world-class option at inside centre, full-back and fly-half, much to Dobson’s benefit. Improved defence The coach explained that Willemse’s understanding of the…

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      Reims turn down Torino bid for Wout Faes

      L’Équipe report today that tensions are high between Belgian international defender Wout Faes and his club Reims over their refusal to sell him to Torino. The Serie A side reportedly made four offers for the centre-back, all of which were rejected, including a bid worth €12m including bonuses – but the Champagne side are holding out…

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        Leclerc eager to ‘stop the talk and get back to driving’

        Charles Leclerc says Ferrari is focused on “spending its energy right” amid a whirlwind of rumors surrounding the team, with the Monegasque personally eager to “stop the talk and get back to driving”. Ferrari’s opening performance in Bahrain fell painfully short of expectations with the Scuderia’s 2023 package comprehensively outpaced by Red Bull in qualifying…

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