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Wales 33-30 Japan: Five talking points

A review of Wales' last-gasp victory over Japan in CardiffLate show: Leigh Halfpenny congratulates Sam Davies after his winning drop-goal. Photo: Getty ImagesA review of Wales' last-gasp victory over Japan in Cardiff

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What’s it like to coach Fiji? John McKee on the impossible job

Fiji are back in the northern hemisphere and they have some talented players – but you would like to coach them? You would hardly see the players and would have to do it by remote control...Brothers in arms: Fiji are a side motivated by family and togethernessFiji have been in town this week, staying in Teddington, and the coaching staff have been bombarded with the same …Continue reading »

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England v Fiji: Alex Goode gets the stage his talent deserves

The Saracens full-back will offer something different to England at Twickenham this weekend as they look to extend their winning run to 12 matchesRear gunner: Alex Goode training this week ahead of his first England start under Eddie Jones (Pic: Getty)  Some players never win the haul of caps befitting their talent. John Hall, the irrepressible Bath flanker, accrued only …Continue reading »

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Analysis: Mapping the involvements of Jonny Gray and Alun Wyn Jones

Jonny Gray and Alun Wyn Jones enhanced their British and Irish Lions prospects with all-action outings last weekend Grapple tackle: Jonny Gray gets to grips with Australia centre Reece Hodge Reuters/Russell CheyneAs hypothetical selections swirl around the internet and coach Warren Gatland is rolled out by sponsors to deliver soundbites, one thing …Continue reading »

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Five things we learnt from France’s win over Samoa

France won big against Samoa but do they need to up their game against Australia this week?Happy day: Virimi Vakatawa and his France team-mates celebrate. Photo: Getty ImagesFrance won big against Samoa but do they need to up their game against Australia this week?

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