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Match Preview – Chile vs Portugal

Chile will host Portugal in San Carlos de Apoquindo on Saturday, the second and final test of the Lobos’ South American tour. It’s a match that has been forced to move and reschedule due to the civil unrest in the country, but thankfully the game will go ahead as planned. …

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Brazil edge past Portugal in São Paulo

Brazil edged past Portugal this afternoon, completing a 26-24 victory in São Paulo. The home victory sees Os Tupis beginning their two match November International series in style. The result will see Brazil rising to 25th in the world rankings which are to be updated on Monday. The narrow victory …

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Match Preview – Brazil vs Portugal

Brazil return to action two months after their one-off match against the Uruguay XV on August 30 for their first test match since June. Portugal are their opponents, a country with close ties not least in language. This will be the fourth match between the two, with Brazil’s only win …

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Brazil at full strength for Portugal

Brazil is to be at full strength for this Saturday’s test match against Portugal. Os Tupis will take on Os Lobos in São Paulo in their first of two home internationals as part of the 2019 November Internationals. The second match will be against the Barbarians. The South American touring …

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Chile name strong squad to prepare for Portugal

Chile have named a strong group of 26 players to prepare for Chile’s match against Portugal on November 16. Pablo Lemoine will have his best domestic talent available for the one-off test and has arranged a run-through opposite Argentine side San Juan this coming weekend. There is only one overseas …

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Portugal sends young squad to South America

Portugal has named a 30-strong traveling party for their two-match tour to South America. Os Lobos will play Brazil in São Paulo this coming Saturday, November 9, followed by Chile in Santiago one week later on Saturday, November 16. Former France international winger and coach Patrice Lagisquet is the new …

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Brazil vs Portugal Tickets on Sale

Tickets are on sale for Brazil vs Portugal. The teams will battle it out in São Paulo on Saturday, November 09. The venue for the fixture is the Estádio do Nacional in Barra Fundo. Tickets are on sale for BR$10 for adults with discounted rates offered for BR$10. They can …

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Brazil Secure November Home Test vs Portugal

Brazil has secured an additional home test match. Following the confirmation of Brazil’s home fixture against the Barbarians in São Paulo on November 20 a second match has now been added. Os Tupis will take-on Portugal in a match to precede that against the Barbarians. It will take place on …

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RWC Rewind: 2007 World Cup

Rugby World Cup 2007 would be a very different tournament to that of RWC 2003. With more even match scheduling it would be a more competitive event and there would be far more unpredictability in the results. Unlike RWCs 1999 and 2003 there would be three rather than four competitors …

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