Appleton confident Portugal can meet Spanish challenge

By NICK POWELL

PREVIEW... Portugal vSpain Today. Kick-off 3pm, Estadio do Restelo in Lisbon PORTUGAL host Spain in today’s second semi-final looking for a statement win to set up a final clash with Georgia. Portugal are ranked 15th in the world after their exploits at the World Cup, while Spain, ranked 19th, are out to avenge their 27-10 defeat to their big rivals in last year’s semi-final. “Portugal versus Spain is always a special game and as players value this a lot not only because of all the history that exists between Portuguese and Spanish rugby but al...

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