Never Played in the Premiership – Now World Cup Hosts Await for Combes and Post
Jack Combes and Alex Post describe a "dream come true" as they prepare to face hosts Australia in the opening match of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, the BBC reports.
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Jack Combes and Alex Post have described reaching the 2027 Rugby World Cup as a "dream come true," according to the BBC, ahead of their team's opening match against hosts Australia.
The BBC reports that neither player has featured in the Premiership, England's top domestic rugby competition, making their selection for the tournament a notable step in their careers.
According to the broadcaster, both players spoke about the unexpected nature of their path to the World Cup, highlighting the opening fixture against Australia as a major early test of the tournament.
A big stage for the opener
The BBC's report frames the match against the host nation as a significant occasion for the squad, with Combes and Post among the players discussing what the opportunity means to them personally.
Further details on the pair's club backgrounds and how they earned their World Cup selection were not fully outlined in the available reporting.
Sources
- Never played in Prem - now World Cup hosts await — BBC Sport
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