Nations Cup: Ex-All Blacks among 48 players introduced to the Test arena
Francisco Isaac runs through the new caps blooded during an exhilarating first phase of the World Rugby Nations Cup.
Francisco Isaac
21 Jul 2026, 8:00
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World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin: ‘This is what we’ve always wanted; a connected global calendar where every match has meaning.’
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Owain Jones
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The increasing South African twang to one of Europe's sleeping rugby giants
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Five must-watch Nations Cup matches as an All Black dons new colours
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Francisco Isaac
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EPCR announce significant rule changes to Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
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Injury hit Romania get timely boost ahead for the Nations Cup
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Analysis
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Francisco Isaac
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Major change introduced to world rankings in time for Nations Championship
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Analysis
No.1 Springboks are third-best in the World Rankings record books
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