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How can Rassie Erasmus evolve his deadly Bomb Squad?
The Springbok supremo is exploring ways to develop his power-laden bench further.
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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
Analysis
Why decision-making must stay with the referee on the field, not the person in a room
South Africa's win over Ireland was arguably decided by the shifting power dynamic between the officials.
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Harry McNulty: 'I’d be a liar if I said I didn’t think about walking through Dublin Airport with an Olympic medal.'
The Ireland Sevens captain has led a life less ordinary as he's travelled the world and has his sights set on Olympics glory
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Hitting joints and closing doors: How South Africa rumbled Ireland's lineout
Ireland's lineout issues in Pretoria had shades of the Springboks' hatchet-job in their RWC clash.
Analysis
Will Noah Lolesio be spat out of the Wallabies' revolving fly-half door?
Can the 24-year-old nail down his spot as Joe Schmidt's go-to man at number 10?
Opinion
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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Rudi Brown: From cut and clubless in Scotland to the Top 14
A shining star at age-grade level, the youngster was tipped for big things before being cut. A move to France changed everything.
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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.
Analysis
How England's blitz ground All Blacks to a standstill
Steve Borthwick's defence flummoxed New Zealand during a period when they are normally so ruthless.
Opinion
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
Opinion
Gatland needs a catalyst to start the Wales fightback or the game faces a stark future
Wales are on the ropes and in an arena where results matter, they need to give the Welsh public something to cheer about
