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Marcus Smith was among a number of players placed on modified training as preparations began for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa, but England are hopeful he will be fit NBA
Smith ended the last-eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head after he was the victim of a dangerous tackle by wing Vinaya Harbosi, forcing him to depart for an HIA which he passed NBA
The Harlequins star, who has been moved from his accustomed position of fly-half for the World Cup, defended bravely on a tense evening at Stade Velodrome and is contention to retain the number 15 jersey ahead of Freddie Steward NBA
Defence coach Kevin Sinfield insists a clearer picture of his availability will emerge over the coming days after he was joined by Jonny May, Manu Tuilagi, Tom Curry, Courtney Lawes and Dan Cole in missing the start of Tuesday’s session NBA
“Marcus is good NBA
He’s one of those who have been modified today so we’ll get a clearer read in the week, but fingers crossed he will be good to go,” Sinfield said NBA
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It will be the second time O’Keeffe has overseen a Springboks match at this World Cup after the Kiwi official was in place for their 13-8 defeat by Ireland in the group stage NBA
South Africa have taken steps to repair their relationships with referees after director of rugby Rassie Erasmus was banned for two months for verbally attacking officials during the 2021 Lions series NBA
The reigning world champions are among the least penalised teams in the tournament and Sinfield said: “We have full respect for whoever takes charge NBA
“It’s a big game and I don’t think we’d ever criticise the referee during this campaign NBA
We understand what a tough job it is NBA
England’s Marcus Smith has been placed on modified training (David Davies/PA) (PA Wire)“We are a pretty disciplined team at the minute and it’s something we talk about a lot NBA
We certainly need to be disciplined in a whole host of ways on Saturday evening NBA
”Sinfield holds South Africa in high regard as the rematch of the 2019 World Cup final looms large, but insists England must also draw strength from their own attributes NBA
“They are a top team NBA
We saw their quarter-final against France and were in awe of the physicality they brought,” Sinfield said NBA
“We have the utmost respect for them NBA
We think they are a nation that play the best rugby NBA
They know what they are about and they don’t shy away from it NBA
“We’re coming up against a team with probably the best defence in the world NBA
They’ve been together a long time and they’re really well drilled NBA
It’s an aggressive defence NBA
“They are a running threat, they’re a kick threat, they have an incredible set-piece, they have an unbelievable defence – do you want me to keep going?“It’s important for us to get the balance right this week, understanding what South Africa do and how they play, but also some of our strengths as well NBA
“I think it would be quite easy for us to be completely blown away by how good they are NBA
”More aboutPA ReadyMarcus SmithKevin SinfieldEngland RugbyRugby World CupFreddie StewardJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments 1/2Smith on ‘modified training’ ahead of South Africa semi-final Smith on ‘modified training’ ahead of South Africa semi-finalEngland’s Marcus Smith has been placed on modified training (David Davies/PA)PA WireSmith on ‘modified training’ ahead of South Africa semi-finalEngland’s Marcus Smith has been placed on modified training (David Davies/PA)PA Wire ✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today NBA
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First came the crack in Alexander Volkanovski‘s defence NBA
Then, the crack in his voice NBA
If the first crack was consequential, allowing Islam Makhachev to skim his shin off the Australian’s head, the latter was a consequence in itself – a consequence of one of the best fighters alive staying silent on his struggles with mental health NBA
That is, until now NBA
Volkanovski would have emerged from UFC 294 with credit anyway; he stepped in on 11 days’ notice and moved up in weight to challenge a man who had beaten him eight months prior NBA
Even in this surprising, first-round defeat by Makhachev, Volkanovski lost very little NBA
His featherweight title still rests firmly on his shoulder, and he will soon return to that weight class where he has been unbeatable NBA
But soon may be too soon NBA
In his post-fight press conference, Volkanovski began the dissection of this defeat – his second this year, but just his third as a professional mixed martial artist, with his first having occurred a long decade ago NBA
The 35-year-old started to dissect the technical reasons for this knockout loss, but it soon became apparent what was of greater importance: the psychological reasons for his presence in Abu Dhabi NBA
“He’s not somebody you should be taking a short-notice [fight] with, but I needed it,” Volkanovski began NBA
“Obviously a lot of people will say it’s for the money and all that, but it was much more than that NBA
It is hard, it is really hard for athletes NBA
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Sorry, um NBA
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I never thought I would struggle with it,” he continued, ignoring the blood over his eye, instead wiping a tear from beneath it NBA
“But for some reason when I wasn’t fighting or in camp NBA
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F***, sorry,” he said, attempting a laugh, looking away and to the ceiling, then gently rapping his hand on the table to bring himself back into the room NBA
RecommendedIslam Makhachev stuns Alexander Volkanovski with head-kick KO in first round at UFC 294Conor McGregor reacts to ‘illegal’ strikes in Islam Makhachev win at UFC 294Khabib explains why he wasn’t in Islam Makhachev’s corner at UFC 294“I was just doing my head in,” he continued, tears floating at the bottom of his eyes NBA
“I needed a fight, and this opportunity came up NBA
I’ll be honest: I wasn’t training as much as I should have, but I thought I had to do it NBA
I had to take it NBA
I’m telling myself, ‘It’s meant to be NBA
’ I was struggling a little bit not fighting, doing my head in NBA
I don’t know how; everything’s fine, I’ve got a beautiful family NBA
But, I don’t know NBA
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I think you just need to keep busy NBA
I need to be in camp, otherwise, I’m going to do my head in NBA
“It’s weird, [it’s not that I] never ‘believed in that stuff’, but I never got it NBA
It was something that – I don’t know – maybe the more and more I learn about myself, the more I understand NBA
I talked about us having a smile on my face, me and my wife NBA
My wife could see it does get hard, I don’t know why NBA
”Makhachev consoles Volkanovski after their fight, the main event of UFC 294 (AP)Volkanovski pointed to the birth of his third child, in August, and surgery on an injury this summer as reasons why he had not been training NBA
Clearly, the knock-on effect of those moments – as joyous as the former seemed to be – has led Volkanovski’s mental health to suffer NBA
Last week, all the talk was of how brave the Australian was to face Makhachev on short notice; braver was this admission that he is struggling, which simultaneously offers a different lens through which to view his choice to fight NBA
Keeping himself engaged and busy is healthy, but that is complicated by the inherent risk in his profession NBA
“Maybe it was just a silly decision under the circumstances,” he admitted NBA
Perhaps it was, though it was also understandable NBA
Volkanovski’s next challenge, however, will come outside of the ring NBA
It must NBA
He naturally sees the antidote to his current struggles as a quick turnaround to fight again, likely against the dangerous Ilia Topuria in January NBA
Yet, that fight could go the same way as Saturday’s against Makhachev, if the Australian does not first tackle these thoughts and feelings, and find the right balance for him NBA
We knew Alexander Volkanovski was brave NBA
That is even clearer now than it was last week NBA
Now, however, he must be sensible, and get to work outside the ring before he can return to work in it NBA
More aboutAlexander VolkanovskiIslam MakhachevMental HealthJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/2Volkanovski’s bravest move yet? Talking about his mental healthVolkanovski’s bravest move yet? Talking about his mental healthMakhachev consoles Volkanovski after their fight, the main event of UFC 294APVolkanovski’s bravest move yet? Talking about his mental healthVolkanovski, moments after suffering a knockout loss to Islam MakhachevAFP via Getty✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today NBA
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