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'Make sure you get this right': Bismarck du Plessis' tears as Springbok warhorse retires
The Springbok legend wells up as he talks brotherhood, Dan Carter, mobile phone frustrations and ending his incredible career.
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Foster's All Blacks finally have the squad to challenge the world's best
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Will Les Bleus give Macron a boost?
The French President is under much pressure domestically and he is hoping that a French World Cup win give him an election fillip
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A tale of two 10s: Why Mo'unga is the man to lead the All Blacks
The Crusaders crushed the Blues in Christchurch and in the process underlined the claims of Richie Mo’unga to the NZ No 10 jerse…
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Quinn Tupaea: 'I can see the light at the end of the tunnel'
All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea is back on the training pitch after a challenging stint on the sidelines.
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Bella McKenzie: From 's**t coffee' and rain to 'best comp in the world'
After a brutal introduction to life in England, Bella McKenzie reflects on an influential season in the Harlequins quarters
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Why 'quitting was never an option' for injury-ravaged RG Snyman
How RG Snyman recovered from two heinous knee injuries to win an improbable URC title and a place in the Springbok squad
