Callard backing Portugal to shine

By JON NEWCOMBE

Jon Callard hopes Portugal can show the world what they are all about at the World Cup.
The former England full-back and coach has spent six weeks with Os Lobos in the build-up to their second tournament appearance and believes more of their players should be playing club rugby at a higher level.
Ex-Newcastle centre Pedro Bettencourt, below, and hooker Mike Tadjer are the only members of the squad currently playing in the Top 14, with newly-promoted Oyonnax and Perpignan, while the Premiership is devoid of Portuguese talent.

Callard has worked closely with goal-kicking sc...

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