England will face world champions South Africa without Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Tom Curry due to injuries sustained in their defeat against Australia. The loss of these key players is a setback for head coach Steve Borthwick as they aim to end a run of four successive defeats. Ben Curry and Sam Underhill will now compete for the number seven jersey, with Ollie Sleightholme likely to replace Feyi-Waboso in the upcoming match.
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U.S.-Canada 4 Nations Face-Off final draws 9.3 million viewers, most-watched NHL-sanctioned game in decades
Canada's 3-2 overtime win over the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off in Boston drew an impressive 9.3 million viewers on ESPN, surpassing the viewership of the most-watched NHL game since 1995. In Canada, the game averaged 5.7 million viewers and peaked at 7.3 million when Connor McDavid scored the game-winning goal. The tournament showcased the demand for best-on-best hockey, with the next stop being the Olympic Games in Cortina-Milan next year. Full Article
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