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Defence concerns linger after epic Six Nations

Six Nations teams admit there’s plenty to fix ahead of the next World Cup in less than 18 months. The championship produced a record 211 tries, delivering a series of high-scoring thrillers and dramatic results. But the attacking spectacle also highlighted defensive shortcomings across the tournament. Champions France retained their title and equalled their own

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Underhill eyes Test against ‘world’s best’ Boks

Flank Sam Underhill says the Springboks will provide England with “a massive challenge and a massive opportunity” in July. England ended a sluggish Six Nations campaign with a thrilling 48-46 loss to champions France in Paris after a record-breaking campaign – for the wrong reasons. But Underhill insisted that the squad fully supports Steve Borthwick

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Galthie hails ‘lethal weapon’ Bielle-Biarrey

Coach Fabien Galthié praised four-try hero Louis Bielle-Biarrey after France’s last-gasp victory over England earned them back-to-back Six Nations titles. Bielle-Biarrey was the star of the show, although Thomas Ramos held his nerve to kick the winning penalty after the final hooter to secure a rollercoaster 48-46 success on Saturday. The 22-year-old winger set a

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