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Why the All Blacks need their own Antoine Dupont
Since the iconic Aaron Smith retired, New Zealand have been in search for a No 9 with the influence of Antoine Dupont
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The Wallabies have injury problems of their own and they will find out whether their strength-in-depth matches the Springboks' res…
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How good are the uncapped youngsters attracting serious attention in Welsh rugby?
The Welsh national team maybe going through a chastening period but there is a rich seam of talent coming through
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The well-travelled full-back couldn't resist the opportunity to test himself at the highest level with Italy
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Why the All Blacks have a full house of prop stars in their midst
For all the talk of the 'Bomb Squad' in South Africa, Scott Robertson will be quietly pleased with his depth up front as they buil…
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The Chile supremo talks stresses, joy, the South American masterplan and road to Rugby World Cup 2027.
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The best unplayed players in the Premiership who could do a 'Dupont'
Some gifted players had less than the 592 minutes of action in the 2023-24 season that a certain Antoine Dupont had in 2015-16
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How Antoine Dupont lit up the rugby world to vie for GOAT status
The French captain's exploits over the past 12 months have led many commentators to state that he is the greatest of all-time at 2…
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The ‘Connacht colossus’ and the best Irish prospects for big-time shots
England U20s may have won the ultimate prize but Ireland's young conveyor belt of talent shows no sign of grinding to a halt
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There is a new Olympian God - and he's French
Antoine Dupont's exploits have seen him transcend not just rugby, but sports itself in France and he is a blessing for the game
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Why England should take Joe Marler’s advice and build for the future in the front row
The All Blacks showed up a weakness at the coal face which showed England need to bring powerful new scrummagers through
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James Horwill: ''You can't tell me the code’s in trouble when you see every ticket's sold.'
With just under a year to go to the first Lions test, the ex-Wallabies skipper explains just how intense the tour is, for both sid…
