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That forward dominance by Gloucester, whose mighty front row of Scottish prop Alasdair Dickinson, France cap Olivier Azam and former Brive tight-head Pierre Capdevielle dominated their opposite numbers, told before half-time.
BBC: Dragons 18-12 Gloucester
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Veteran prop Hayes will win his 103rd cap after being dropped from the Ireland 22 last week for the first time since making his Test debut over a decade ago.
BBC: Samoa name strong line-up to face Ireland in Dublin
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Meanwhile, St Helens coach Daniel Anderson is tipping Saints prop James Graham to win his first GB cap against New Zealand next month.
BBC: Paul won 24 caps for New Zealand before switching codes
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Tight-head prop Adam Jones is set for his 50th cap, while Roberts will be winning his fourth cap in a fourth different position, having already played at wing, full-back and inside centre for his country.
BBC: Cooper gets Wales nod over Peel
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Among the forwards, there could be a first cap for Wasps' Tim Payne at loosehead prop, but Woodward at least has plenty of back-row cover, with Martin Corry, Michael Lipman and Chris Jones all vying for starting places.
BBC: Dallaglio demands victory
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Nathan Hines moves to the second row and loose-head prop Allan Jacobsen has been declared fit to win his 50th cap.
BBC: Scotland name Richie Vernon in team to face Samoa
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Prop Sheridan has little international experience, picking up his only England cap as a replacement against Canada.
BBC: SPORT | Rugby Union | Lions in NZ | Bayfield backs Sheridan selection
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The Leicester prop was at Nottingham on loan last January but starts Sunday's Six Nations match with Italy after a debut cap against Wales off the bench.
BBC: Prop Dan Cole delighted by starting place for England