Preview: Russia v Uruguay

With 19 teams already confirmed, Russia and Uruguay could be just 160 minutes away from securing the final place at World Cup 2015 in England.


The first 'half' of what is expected to be a closely fought two-leg encounter will take place in the southern Siberian town of Krasnoyarsk this Saturday as the Bears host an emerging South American team keen to emulate the teams of 1999 and 2003 and represent their country at a RWC.

The Webb Ellis Cup will be in Krasnoyarsk for the match, which kicks off at 16:00 local (BST+7), the first time the iconic trophy has been to this hotbed of Russian rug…

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