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France U20 beat the SA U19 Academy team in slippery conditions in Châteauroux on Saturday. The hosts won 20-12, with the visitors playing in fits and starts and making too many unforced errors. Things were understandably scrappy in what was essentially the first steps for the Junior Boks’ “Class of 2026”, as the players didn’t have […]

Damian McKenzie’s try six minutes from time helped preserve New Zealand’s unbeaten record against Scotland. The All Blacks defeated the brave Scots 25-17 at Murrayfield on Saturday. Scotland came from 17-0 down at half time to level the match at 17-17 and give themselves hope of a first win over New Zealand in 120 years

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An unconvincing Ireland held off a lively Japan in Dublin on Saturday. The final scoreline of 41-10, which saw Ireland racking up six tries to one, flattered the home side who were sluggish and lacking cohesion for much of the game against a side that was thrashed 61-7 by the Springboks at Wembley a week

Nick Mallett believes France’s ability to control their emotions will determine whether they conquer or crumble against the Springboks in Paris. The former Bok coach says Les Bleus are still stung by the heartbreaking World Cup quarter-final defeat to South Africa two years ago, and that emotional edge could either lift them to glory or

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Ardie Savea says the All Blacks will take the field at Murrayfield on Saturday determined not to become the first New Zealand team to lose to Scotland. The All Blacks boast a dominant record in the 120-year history between the nations, winning 30 of 32 Tests. Scotland’s only glimmers of success have been two Murrayfield

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has written a heartfelt tribute to his good friend and captain Siya Kolisi ahead of his 100th Test in Paris on Saturday. JEAN: Siya’s now our hero KEO’S CALL: France are good but Boks are great   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Eben Etzebeth (@ebenetzebeth4) Photo:

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says South Africa must summon the same intensity that powered them past France at the 2023 World Cup if they’re to silence the Stade de France once more. Two years on from that unforgettable World Cup quarter-final in Paris – a 29-28 thriller that many still call the greatest Test