Russia edge Uruguay in first leg

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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…

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