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Time to say goodbye to this Springboks team
Like a great siege engine capable of flattening a fortress, Rassie Erasmus has built a destructive rugby machine. For the series d…
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The tweaks England must make to break Eden Park spell – Andy Goode
Steve Borthwick is the biggest student of the game and proponent of statistics and records you’ll find and he’ll have his troo…
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Boks sail close to the wind as Irish resources face further test
Both coaches have issues to resolve as South Africa and Ireland prepare to clash again in Durban.
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French South America tour beset by off-field issues to mirror political tumult at home
Melvyn's Jaminet's ill-advised social media posts and two players arrested for sexual assault have rocked France's summer tour
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New Zealand's expectations of the All Blacks are too high
I think the All Blacks should beat England’s rugby team by 20 points, in Auckland on Saturday night. Just as I thought they woul…
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England expose All Blacks' vulnerability and should strive to level Series
A relieved Scott Robertson came through the first Test and he knows his players need to step up to avoid a first Eden Park defeat …
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The three ways the Wallabies attack can unlock the Welsh defence
The Wallabies’ 25-16 victory over Wales ended up being a good showing of an inexperienced side that had limited time together.
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Wallabies far from perfect but ‘stressful’ Schmidt era starts on winning note
Only a second win from 13 Tests in Sydney was a solid benchmark to kick-start the new coach's reign.
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Four issues England must address before facing the All Blacks again
In a contest as close as England's with the All Blacks on Saturday, there is no need for Steve Borthwick to throw out the playbook…
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Mick Cleary: 'England had a chance. They blew it. They need to take that hurt and use it.'
However you dress it up, an improving England missed a gilt-edged chance to register a first win on New Zealand soil for 21 years
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All Blacks vs England takeaways: The Perenara fade away, Razor's defensive concern
Whilst not new for the All Blacks and something that was seen throughout Foster's tenure, the 'click' plays in transition look to …
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Wallabies player ratings vs Wales | July series first Test
The Wallabies have started their new era under coach Joe Schmidt with a confidence-building win after getting the better of Wales …