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All Blacks named to play Uruguay in Lyon

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All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the team for Thursday’s Rugby World Cup pool match against Uruguay in Lyon. Regular captain Sam Cane has returned to the starting side for the final pool game at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax has also been named

NZL 71-3 NAM: New Zealand score 11 tries to brush aside Namibia

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TOULOUSE - New Zealand score 11 tries as they recover from an opening loss to France with a comprehensive Pool A victory over Namibia at Stadium de Toulouse. New Zealand put their opening Pool A defeat by France behind them to rattle up 11 tries against Namibia at a wet Stadium

Boks demolish 14-man All Blacks at Twickenham

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MATCH REPORT: The Springboks made a big statement concluding their World Cup preparations with a resounding 35-7 win over the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday. The Springboks scored five tries, through captain Siya Kolisi, wing Kurt-Lee Arendse, hooker Malcolm Marx and replacements Bongi Mbonambi and Kwagga Smith – all converted

South Africa v New Zealand – teams and prediction

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PREVIEW: Just 80 minutes stand between South Africa and the start of their World Cup title defence. However, the quality of the opposition at Twickenham on Friday, New Zealand, could make the next fortnight a painful period. With the All Blacks’ convincing 35-20 Rugby Championship win in Auckland last month still fresh

Wales v England – Teams and Prediction

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PREVIEW: Wales and England kick off their Nations Series schedule with the first of a derby double-header on Saturday. The two teams meet twice in a week, with Cardiff the stage for the first match in what both teams will hope is a long and fruitful few months. The World Cup looms

Scotland v France – teams and prediction

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PREVIEW: Scotland and France clash in a World Cup warm-up at Murrayfield on Saturday and it could be a tough test for the visitors who are joint-favourites to win the forthcoming World Cup. As the two teams gear up for another clash in the space of seven days, Scotland might be

Ireland v Italy – teams and prediction

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PREVIEW: Andy Farrell will be out to test his squad depth when Ireland host Italy in the World Cup warm-up match in Dublin. The Ireland head coach Farrell has handed a number of fringe players to work their way into Ireland’s World Cup squad. Farrell will cut his 42-man squad down to