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pieces at the moment. They played more rugby in the first half against England than they did all tournament.I love the Top 14 b

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Kane Hemmings spent his childhood dreaming of scoring a winner in front of a full house at Ibrox - but never considered it might be for Dundee. Thats the prospect he is faced with as he returns there to face Rangers in the Scottish Cup this Saturday and he admits leaving the former champions was the best thing he could have done.Hemmings will spearhead Dundees attack in the quarter-final tie live on Sky Sports 2 as he takes on his former employers almost three years after leaving them. The match represents a fresh opportunity to make his mark at a venue where he had high hopes of impressing as a youngster.Although he was born and raised in the Midlands, he was brought up supporting Aston Villa and Rangers - the latter because of his mums partner at the time.When he later signed for them in 2008, Hemmings showed promise as he became a regular scorer in the clubs youth sides. Hemmings also scored 24 times for Cowdenbeath as he was the Scottish Championship Player of the Year in 2013/14 Yet when he stepped up into the senior team - sampling European football in the Champions League qualifiers against Malmo then playing SPL and Third Division games - he struggled.Hemmings struck only once in 10 Rangers appearances in a match against Queens Park and consequently failed to secure a new contract.In the time since, he has won a Championship Player of the Year award after 24 goals in a season at Cowdenbeath, had a spell with Barnsley and netted 20 times this term for Dundee.While Hemmings didnt reach the heights he wanted to at Rangers, the 23-year-old has warned their fans hes a far better player these days than the one they used to cheer on. He said: My mums partner for six or seven years was a big Rangers fan so I was actually brought up supporting the club and I was desperate to do well for them.But now I want to go there, hopefully score and win the game - not just because were playing against Rangers but because weve a chance to get to the semi-finals of the cup.Theres a day at Hampden up for grabs so I want to go there and win and if I score all the better.Things could definitely have worked out differently for me at Rangers but its just one of those things that they didnt. Dundee manager Paul Hartley says theyll have to be at their best to beat Rangers in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals I dont really look back at that with any regret. In the end, leaving was probably the best thing that could have happened to me.If I had stayed, I maybe wouldnt have played whereas I got a good year under my belt at Cowdenbeath and that allowed me to get a move to Barnsley.I felt I progressed 10 times over as a player while I was there compared with what I was before and Im not sure that would have happened had I stayed at Rangers.I have scored at Ibrox before but it was in the Youth Cup and Ive never done it in a first-team game so it would be nice to change that this weekend. Hemmings only scored once at Rangers before leaving the club in 2013 I should have done it in front of a full house a couple of times already. I missed a couple of sitters against Stirling Albion and I do regret the fact I didnt put at least one of them away.If either of them had gone in the back of the net it could have been a completely different situation for me now at Rangers but they never went in.Im a believer that everything happens for a reason. Things have worked out well for me away from Ibrox instead and it is strange how things go in football sometimes. Also See: Dundee set up Gers tie Gers ready for Dundee test Hartley not drawn on comments Hemmings player of the month Cheap Air Max 270 Free Shipping . The team said Saturday that Lopez was hurt during its 121-120 overtime loss at Philadelphia on Friday. The Nets said they would issue another update next week after consultation with their doctors. Cheap Air Max 270 Sale . The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling "puts an end to my dreams of being a top player," the 27-year-old Troicki said in a statement. "I worked my entire life for it, and it has been taken away from me in one afternoon by a doctor I didnt know," said Troicki, whose ranking peaked at No. http://www.cheapairmax270.net/ . This should be celebrated because it will not always be this way. With the amount of money given to players by their clubs these days, it is a wonder that so many of those teams allow the sport to continue to take away many of their assets so they can play for a different team in the middle of their season. Cheap Air Max 270 . PETERSBURG, Fla. Wholesale Air Max 270 . But what about the officials? Every sport has officials and they also have stories about hard work and sacrifice but their accomplishments are seldom recognized by anyone outside their inner circle.Eddie Jones transforms England, one-dimensional Wales, and France a complete mess: Dewi Morris reviews the 2016 Six Nations... EnglandFive played and five won - you cannot ask for more than that, can you? The 2016 Six Nations may not have been a classic and I think all the teams were suffering from a bit of a World Cup hangover. But that does not take away from Englands Grand Slam efforts. Will Greenwood discusses Englands first Six Nations Grand Slam in 13 years With a few tweaks here and there, Eddie Jones has turned Englands fortunes around. They have a very competitive scrum and their lineout was superb.We saw Maro Itoje come to the fore and had glimpses of the future with Elliot Daly, too. George Kruis was superb as well and I think Dylan Hartley was an excellent captain.England head to Australia in the summer with a spring in their step. It wont be easy but with a few more tweaks here and there, England could well surprise the Wallabies.Wales Wales must play more attacking rugby in New Zealand, says Dewi Wales really need to adapt their game plan. I know they have been talking a lot about it but it just has not happened for them.I think it is a real shame that they have played in such a one-dimensional way given the quality of backs they have. My old nemesis Robert Jones says that something has to change because they are wasting so much talent out in the backs. Wales are off to New Zealand and if they go there with their Six Nations attitude they will be stopped and squashed. Dewi Morris Whether that is changing Rhys Priestland for Dan Biggar to play a more attacking game rather than a kicking game remains to be seen.Wales are off to New Zealand and if they go there with their Six Nations attitude they will be stopped and squashed. They are going to have to play some more exciting rugby.Wales have plenty of capabilities and they have the firepower but they just cant seem to bring it all together.Ireland CJ Stander has made an impressive start to his international career Ireland showed against Scotland what a good structure they have and what a good attacking side they are. They have had a few blips but Joe Schmidt is a very, very good coach and I still think he can get a lot more out of Ireland.We have seen some excellent players come to the fore like Jack McGrath and CJ Stander, who I thought was superb this tournament. The more they play the better they will grow.Ireland have a long injury list including Peter OMahony, Sean OBrien and Iain Henderson. Once they return there will be the depth and potential to grow this team.Scotland Stuart Hogg is world cllass, says Dewi They have individual talent but there is a real lack of collective togetherness.ddddddddddddThey seem to be able to win more than their fair share of the ball but cant seem to make it count.Scotland showed some really great aspects to their game - they have a tremendous back row and I thought John Hardie really stuck his hand up.The Gray brothers were outstanding too and Stuart Hogg is one of those players who you just love to watch with ball in hand. There is not that many world class players in the northern hemisphere but Hogg is one of them. Six Nations review Englands Grand Slam success only the start, says Stuart Barnes Scotland also have two very good props in WP Nel and Alasdair Dickinson. They are off to Japan in the summer and I think that is a good tour for them to build some confidence. This is a squad that needs to get more time under their belt.Vern Cotter is an excellent coach and the more time he spends with them the better they will get.France Guy Noves has endured a difficult start to his reign as France head coach There is so much talent in France but they are in pieces at the moment. They played more rugby in the first half against England than they did all tournament.I love the Top 14 but it is killing French rugby. The clubs have more power than the federation and the players are getting flogged. You cant start a season in mid-August and finish it in mid-June and try to get your international players ready for Test matches.Asking if Guy Noves is the right or wrong man for the job is immaterial because no matter who takes over, the problem is the same - their hands are tied. A number of France internationals will be unavailable for their June tour of Argentina due to club commitments France need the clubs to give their international players time off and time together so that they can properly prepare for the Six Nations and tours.This seasons Top 14 final is on June 24 - France will already be on tour in Argentina with the first Test being played on June 18 and the second on June 25. Its a complete mess!Everyone loves to stick the knife into Rob Andrew but he was the main instigator in getting the RFU and the Premiership clubs to sit down and settle the dispute between club and country. England now have more time than ever with their players and you can see the result of that.Italy Sergio Parisse was again outstanding for Italy during a dire Six Nations campaign If Conor OShea is taking over then he has a heck of a job to do. I think if one person can do it then it is him. This campaign has been really difficult for them and they have suffered from a lot of injuries which has certainly hindered them.There has been a lot of talk about Italy deserving their place in the Six Nations, especially with the likes of Georgia and Romania improving on a yearly basis and desperate for a regular shot at the big boys.I think Italy need an injection of new coaching ideas and some new talent - they certainly do have some wonderful players but they lack depth.Sergio Parisse once again has been wonderful for them but how long can he keep going? I think the next few years will be crucial for their development.Do you agree with Dewi? Have your say by giving us your comments below if viewing on skysports.com. Alternatively, tweet us @SkySportsRugby Also See: Stuart Barnes Six Nations review WATCH: Greenwoods Lions XV Trophy a blank for Hartley WATCH: Rugby Club on England ' ' '

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