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Winnipeg Free Press
3 hours ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Injured Rabada ruled out of ODI series for South Africa. Australia fields first in Game 1
CAIRNS, Australia (AP) — Pace bowler Kagiso Rabada was ruled out with an ankle injury in a major setback for South Africa just as the three-game ODI series got underway against Australia on Tuesday. The Australians, coming off a 2-1 win in the T20 series, won the toss and elected to field in Cairns to start the one-day international portion of the tour. This is the first ODI between the teams since Australia beat South Africa in the 2023 World Cup semifinals. Their scheduled Champions Trophy meeting in March was washed out. Power hitter Dewald Brevis and allrounder Prenelan Subrayen were selected to make their ODI debuts for South Africa, and Temba Bavuma returned for his first match since leading the Proteas to the World Test Championship with a victory over Australia in the final at Lord's. The 30-year-old Rabada underwent scans on Monday which confirmed inflammation in his right ankle. Rabada will stay with the team in Australia and undergo rehabilitation. Kewena Maphaka, who finished as the leading wicket-taker in last week's T20 series, replaced Rabada in the squad but was left out of the playing XI for the first ODI. Marnus Labuschagne returned to the Australian team after being dropped from the recent test series victory in the Caribbean. Australia opted to play Alex Carey as a specialist batter and use Josh Inglis as the wicketkeeper. ___ Lineups: Australia: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Aaron Hardie, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood. South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma (captain), Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Prenelan Subrayen, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi. ___ AP cricket:
CTV News
9 hours ago
- CTV News
Canada set to square off against U.S. in Pacific Nations Cup match at McMahon Stadium
Ben LeSage has been with Canada's national men's rugby team since 2016. Ben LeSage was born and raised in Calgary—he played rugby for Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School. He says coming back to his hometown for such a big game is very special. 'I get to show the city to the guys, and it's been awesome,' said the 29-year-old. 'We've been working really hard but have had a bit of time to explore. 'We got out to the mountains and have explored the city, and I think it will be extra special to get out to McMahon on Friday night and take to the field in front of many friends and family who have supported me along the way.' LeSage has been with Canada's national men's rugby team since 2016. He was with the team when they qualified for the World Cup in Japan in 2019 and says there's nothing quite like it. 'That was by far the coolest experience I've ever been a part of,' he said. 'I think I'm motivated to get back there, selfishly, but we've got a young team now, and we want to show them the ropes. 'We want to bring this younger generation of Canadian rugby players to another World Cup.' LeSage went from the high of qualifying for the World Cup in 2019 to not qualifying in 2023 in France, and he says it still hurts. He says Canada can use that as motivation to get back to the World Cup in Australia in 2027. 'I think we've come back now, and we're the scrappy team at the table,' he said. 'We've got that underdog mentality where we're definitely not favourites going into some of these Pacific Nations matches, but we hope that between games being at home and between some of that chip-on-our-shoulder mentality going in, we can sort of leverage that to get back there.' It's a new era for the Canadian men's rugby team. Steve Meehan took over the role of head coach in February. He says Friday's game doesn't guarantee a spot in the World Cup—it's the first round of the Pacific Nations Cup. 'Everybody knows how important this game is,' he said. 'Win this game and you put yourself in a strong position in the PNC (Pacific Nations Cup). 'Winning doesn't guarantee you qualification in the Rugby World Cup, and that's something that everyone needs to be aware of, but it does put you in a good position.' Kick-off for Friday's game is at 7 p.m. at McMahon Stadium.
Winnipeg Free Press
16 hours ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Jose Manuel Lopez earns first Argentina callup for World Cup qualifiers
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Palmeiras striker Jose Manuel Lopez received his first Argentina callup on Monday for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador. Led by 38-year-old captain Lionel Messi, the team also includes young talents like Real Madrid's recent signing Franco Mastantuono and Manchester City's Claudio Echeverri. 'Flaco' Lopez caught the eye of coach Lionel Scaloni for his goal-scoring output at Palmeiras, where he joined in 2022 from Lanús. Tall at 1.9 meters, the center forward has 15 goals in 42 matches this year. World champion Argentina has already secured a spot for the 2026 World Cup and leads South American qualifying. Argentina will host Venezuela on Sept. 4 at Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires and visit Ecuador on Sept. 9 in Guayaquil for the final doubleheader of the competition. The Argentines will be without Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, who received a two-match suspension for his sending off against Colombia in June. Instead, Alan Varela, a star of Porto in Portugal, was chosen. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. ___ AP soccer:
