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Ben Kay: 'I’ve seen bigger upsets in sport than England winning tonight'
Steve Borthwick's men are clear underdogs against the Springboks and will hope to cause a huge upset in Paris
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Opinion
Why peaking for a World Cup could be pointless
Much is made of building one's form during the RWC cycle but the unpredictable nature of Test rugby can make coaches wonder if it …
Opinion
'There is far too much naysaying around England - the Boks are beatable'
England must believe megaton South Africa and their fabled Bomb Squad are not invincible.
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'Welsh rugby has much to do for the national team to prosper in Australia in 2027'
Warren Gatland exited the World Cup with the goodwill of the Welsh rugby public and will waste no time in preparing for the journe…
Analysis
The Boks are favourites, but won’t repeat the egregious mistakes made by England’s class of 2019
As the World Cup semi-final draws nearer, the fortunes of the protagonists are scrutinised and their differing paths laid bare
Opinion
Richie Mo'unga has come of age as an All Blacks No 10
Perhaps the most important decision the All Blacks have made in the last 15 months has been to commit to Richie Mo’unga as their…
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Sean Everitt: 'I want to build a bigger brand than Edinburgh's URC team'
After 15 years at the Sharks ended acrimoniously, Edinburgh's new supremo has a plan to right the Scottish club
Analysis
How England can exorcise the Springboks ghosts of 2019
England will not have to look far to discover their extra motivational edge for their RWC semi-final against South Africa.
Opinion
The night the French dream died
The devastation took hold at the final whistle but when the pain recedes, France have a young squad and will throw everything at A…
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'The Boks will go again. It is what they do.'
In sport, there can only be one winner and at the Stade de France, France mourned for its stars, while South Africans rejoiced for…
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The key to the All Blacks turning the tables on Ireland
The All Blacks have shown that they are a team that can fix itself, evolve and pick themselves up after crushing defeats
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Mick Cleary: 'Owen Farrell is not to everyone’s taste but he is a scrapper beyond compare'
Unbeaten yet unfancied, England have taken on the mantle as rank underdogs against the Springboks after navigating Fijian fire
