Russia edge Uruguay in first leg
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Russia edge Uruguay in first leg
By James Fitzgerald in Krasnoyarsk
Russia will take the narrowest of leads with them to Montevideo in two weeks’ time after they beat Uruguay 22-21 in Saturday’s first leg of the final Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifier in Krasnoyarsk.
However, while no team likes to lose a game of rugby, Uruguay’s Pablo Lemoine will probably be the more satisfied of the two coaches as his side is still very much in contention at what is effectively half-time.
Of course, the fact that the second half will most likely be played on a warm day in front 12,000 home fans will give him cause for optimism after his…
Russia will take the narrowest of leads with them to Montevideo in two weeks’ time after they beat Uruguay 22-21 in Saturday’s first leg of the final Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifier in Krasnoyarsk.
However, while no team likes to lose a game of rugby, Uruguay’s Pablo Lemoine will probably be the more satisfied of the two coaches as his side is still very much in contention at what is effectively half-time.
Of course, the fact that the second half will most likely be played on a warm day in front 12,000 home fans will give him cause for optimism after his…
