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February 2009

I'm fit to play against France 27/02/2009

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Two weeks after being sidelined against England, Shane Williams is fit and ready to tackle France. Find out how the Playmaker’s feeling in this exclusive report from the Welsh camp. I can announce I'm fit to play against France on Friday night. I'm feeling good again, and after u...

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We believe in ourselves 26/02/2009

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After a disappointing defeat, England are preparing to face their next big challenge. In this exclusive report from the England camp, Speedmachine Paul Sackey sizes up the competition. This RBS 6 Nations campaign isn't getting any easier. After our bruising battle in Cardiff, another enorm...

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We're eager for the challenge ahead 26/02/2009

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His team are improving but have they got what it takes to beat a side that's potentially heading for the Grand Slam? Steve Borthwick is confident that with discipline addressed, his team can beat Ireland. Despite the mixed results of our opening two games in the RBS 6 Nations, there has be...

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We were gutted 20/02/2009

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Even with a try to his name, Paul Sackey came away from last week’s game disappointed. The Speedmachine talks exclusively about what the future has in store. Not bad, but not brilliant. That’s how I would sum up my performance in Cardiff on Saturday. While it was a lot better than ...

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Preparation and recovery 19/02/2009

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Nutritionist for the RFU, Matt Lovell is integral to the England team's preparation and recovery. Find out how what he thinks of Paul Sackey's post-match diet and how he keeps these elite athletes at their best.

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Get inside rugby 19/02/2009

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Good hydration, nutrition, agility and acceleration are essential for keeping the Bulldozer, Speedmachine and Playmaker at the top of their game. Find out how they do it with inside information from England fitness coach Calvin Morriss and Welsh nutritionist Jon Williams.

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