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Worcester Warriors record biggest Premiership win in Bristol battering
By Rob Lancaster
Worcester Warriors recorded their biggest Premiership win as they battered Bristol Bears 52-7 at Sixways on Sunday.
Following narrow losses to Wasps and Newcastle Falcons, Worcester secured their first triumph on home soil at the third attempt, despite falling behind early on and losing Ryan Bower to a red card.
Yann Thomas' try - converted by Ian Madigan - put the Bears ahead, yet the Warriors responded by wrapping up a try-scoring bonus point before the break.
GJ van Velze, Ryan Mills, former Bristol player Marco Mama and Francois Venter all touched down in a 26-minute spell as the hosts opened up a 31-7 lead by half-time.
They continued to run hot in attack after the break too, Chris Pennell and Josh Adams going over within seven minutes of the restart.
The only disappointment for the Warriors was the dismissal of prop Bower for foul play, though they still managed to score again when down to 14 men as Bryce Heem crossed in the closing minutes.
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The winner breaks into the (key) top 6 in the World rankings and locks the other out (Australia will lead Scot by 1.6 points if they win). Australia won't get a chance to improve until next years RC so this match is vital. Scotland must hold the line for their part.
Australia are obviously well capable of beating Ireland but with accumulating fatigue becoming a factor I expect an all out performance from Australia tomorrow with Ireland viewed as a bonus.
It will be hopefully a cracker but this is the type of match that Scotland must start winning to take that step up that they crave.
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Ireland are off their feet at the majority of their attacking rucks. Its so common that commentators don't even notice it. We hear about "clear outs" and "clean outs", which don't exist in the Laws (the correct word is "binding"), and the obligation to "endeavour to stay on your feet" is nowhere to be seen.
Ireland is not the only team to adopt this coached flopping and diving at attacking rucks, but its clearly part of their quick ruck ball strategy.
No need for law changes here. We just need refs to award penalties when players don't endeavour to stay on their feet.
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