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Gregor Paul

Charmed life

All Blacks captains have seemingly been subject to different rules because of their reputation.

Jamie Lyall

Loyalty and legacy

England's new tyro talks LeBron James, Eddie Jones and making an indelible footprint.

Giles Morgan

Better late than never

Touring is key to the Lions' survival, so do fans want a waiting game or no game?

Christy Doran

World Cup wild card

By 2023, Fiji could be a team with the potential to cause a major surprise at the World Cup.

Gavin Mortimer

The French evolution

After a decade of turmoil, things are finally looking up for Les Bleus.

Andy Clarke

Sizing up

Bigger is better for Test coaches, but it isn't for player welfare

David Flatman

The hard line

Talent only takes you so far, you need selflessness and a team-ethic to become a true great

Tom Vinicombe

Annus mirabilis

He started the year a hopeful sevens player but Caleb Clarke ended 2020 as a global superstar.

Craig Ray

On a cliff edge

South Africa's future could depend on the British & Irish Lions tour getting the go-ahead.

Jamie Lyall

Set for lift-off

The XV has enlisted experts all over the world to select players they expect to make a big impression in 2021

Gregor Paul

Tough at the top

The pressure and expectation that comes with the All Blacks captaincy has been too hard for some players to handle.

Jamie Lyall

Reasons to be cheerful?

As we enter 2021, there are no guarantees a new year will signal a new dawn.

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