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Rugby World Cup power rankings after warm-up games

With the long-awaited Rugby World Cup finally upon us, the question is who’s hot and who’s not in unofficial power rankings now the warm-up matches are done and dusted?Ireland, in action against Samoa, are one of the World Cup favourites. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images)With the long-awaited Rugby World Cup finally upon us, the question is who’s hot and who’s not in unofficial power …Continue reading »

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How the Springboks lineout defence works

Scarlets, Wales and Lions great Ken Owens takes an analytical look at how the Springboks lineout defence worked against the All BlacksFranco Mostert competes with Scott Barrett (Getty Images)The Springboks lineout didn’t compete too much in the Rugby Championship or the warm-ups until they played against New Zealand. …Continue reading »

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