Oaks looking strong after Rose strolls home to claim the late bonus in Sochi

By JON NEWCOMBE
RUGBY EUROPE CHAMPIONSHIP
JODY ROSE scored an intercept try deep into stoppage time to earn Romania the bonus point in a 30-10 victory over Russia in Sochi.
Coming up against a sloppy Russian team, Romania did not have to play anywhere near their best to register their second win of the Rugby Europe Championship, which doubles as a Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifying tournament.
Converted tries from Ionel Badiu and Madalin Lemnaru handed Romania a 14-0 half-time advantage before two penalties from scrum-half Valentin Calafeteanu and a try from replacement forward Valentin Poparl...

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