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Springboks are World Cup contenders, says Jones
The Springboks will be strong contenders at next year's World Cup in Japan after recovering from two dismal seasons that produced a number of unwanted records, according to South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus and his England counterpart Eddie Jones.
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Cipriani claims the spotlight for England
Danny Cipriani went into the third Test between the Springboks and England with much to prove, and he undoubtedly made the most of his opportunity. It will surely not be another 10 years before he starts another Test for England.
England produce more mature performance
England were much smarter at the breakdown and managed to disrupt the Springboks' maul before it got on a roll in the third Test at Newlands.
Irish win third Test, claim Wallabies series
Ireland have won the Lansdowne Cup with a heartstopping 20-16 win over Australia in the series-deciding third rugby Test in Sydney.
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Five fringe players who stepped up for the Boks
Five fringe Springboks who went a long way to booking their ticket to next year's World Cup in Japan following their performances in the series victory over England.
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How the Springboks rated against England
KweséESPN rates the Springboks' performance during their 2-1 series win over England.
Hooper's Super Rugby season could be over
The Wallabies and Waratahs captain suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday night's Test loss to Ireland
World Rugby lacking leadership: Hansen
The All Blacks' Head Coach has savaged rugby's governing body over multiple refereeing farces in the June Test window
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Scotland crush Argentina after first-half thrashing
Scotland's dazzling first-half display meant Argentina could never recover, going down 44-15 in Resistencia.
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Erasmus frustrated by lacklustre Boks
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said his side had put on a "terrible" performance and failed to adapt to referee Glen Jackson in the 25-10 third-test loss to England at a wet Newlands on Saturday.
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Scotland crush Argentina after first-half thrashing
Scotland blew away Argentina with a devastating first-half display to post a 44-15 victory and leave the ailing Pumas in dire straights after yet another pummelling on Saturday.
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Schmidt: It's a special achievement
Joe Schmidt was delighted after Ireland's historic series win over Australia.
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England come good to end losing streak
A brilliant try from Jonny May -- and a wonderful assist from Danny Cipriani -- helped England win their first match in seven attempts and end their tour of South Africa with a victory.
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Sweep shows All Blacks heading in right direction
The All Blacks managed to silence some of their critics against France, but coach Steve Hansen was pleased it was just another step on the way to next year's World Cup.
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Three to Ioane as All Blacks over-run France
Winger Rieko Ioane scored three tries while Damian McKenzie crossed twice in a full display of his attacking abilities as the All Blacks completed a 49-14 victory over France in Dunedin.
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Jones 'not worried about job' despite poor run
England head coach Eddie Jones says he is not worried about his job ahead of the third Test against South Africa despite his team's run of five consecutive defeats.
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Boks need good depth at scrumhalf
The fight for Springboks' Rugby World Cup spots is going to be intense over the next year, and talented fringe players such as Embrose Papier need to take advantage of every chance they get.
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Scotland-Williamson attempts to make big switch by the book
A tackle seen around the world propelled Christian Scotland-Williamson from rugby towards the Pittsburgh Steelers, and a challenge that even a 6-foot-9 master's graduate is struggling with -- an NFL playbook.
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Q&A: Nate Ebner on how rugby and NFL compare
"It requires more than just athletic ability," says the man who has won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots and represented the United States in rugby at the Olympics
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England seek Cipriani tonic to end winless run
South Africa and England enter Saturday's third and final test at Newlands with very different mindsets as touring flyhalf Danny Cipriani prepares to take centre stage with a first test start in a decade.
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Springboks have the edge at Newlands
Factbox on the third test between South Africa and England at Newlands on Saturday.
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Chris Ashton returns to England with the Barbarians hoping to make a splash
Chris Ashton pauses when asked how he might be received by the Twickenham crowd on Sunday. "I might have been forgotten," he says with a smile, "hopefully!"
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