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The Tight Five - Handpicked Stories From The World of Rugby

By RugbyPass

07 Mar 2017

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To help you avoid trawling through all the dross, here’s five great rugby reads from around the globe.

Someone has photographed Eddie Jones’ whiteboard revealing England’s starting lineup for the weekend. Read story.

The Rugby Debate: Flower of Scotland is a dirge and should be replaced… says a Scotsman. Read story.

Australian Super Rugby teams asked not to sign non-Wallabies until after SANZAAR meeting. Read story.

The world’s most expensive player, Dan Carter, is no longer worth his salt out on the pitch. Read story.

The ARU has been lobbying World Rugby to have the June test window shifted to July, and they’re ‘extremely’ confident they will agree. Read Story.

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BH 12 minutes ago

Players defend Steve Borthwick as England future questioned

Interesting take, especially as Borthwick has just come out and said his players are not fit enough for test rugby.

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The One 14 minutes ago

France outwrestle All Blacks in titanic Test for one-point win

"the goto Kiwi reaction"

Can you stop with the xenophobia?

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The One 17 minutes ago

France outwrestle All Blacks in titanic Test for one-point win

What the hell is wrong with you?

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Bull Shark 36 minutes ago

France outwrestle All Blacks in titanic Test for one-point win

OJohn. I can’t believe you’re still here and haven’t quit the internet yet.

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Bull Shark 39 minutes ago

This Springboks team still relies largely on vibes

Yeah, they’re not firing on all cylinders. But they’re going in to each game for the win and pulling it off 11/13 times for this past year. After an 85% season last year.

Based on my calculations - No other team has had two seasons in a row of 85% or better in the last 6 years. Not even Ireland.

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Bull Shark 45 minutes ago

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Absolutely love the way the Aussies play.

I knew they get good quick. But not that quick. Schmidt’s doing a great job. Onwards and upwards.

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HU 47 minutes ago

Four England talking points after they blow it again down the finish

guess those who don't like England will be very supportive of Steve Borthwick to stay .....

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RedWarrior 48 minutes ago

France outwrestle All Blacks in titanic Test for one-point win

You used the goto Kiwi reaction to always blame losses on the referee/TMO. "Two ludicrous decisions changed the game". That's not showing respect for France's win. You are stating that France's win was due to ref/TMO errors.

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GH 49 minutes ago

All Blacks winger chimes in on GOAT debate after France defeat

It might be times for non-french people to understand Dupond (or any international player from Toulouse or La Rochelle) can NOT play in southern hemisphere. Impossible. There are only three southern games in june while Toulouse or La Rochelle are in semi-finals and finale of Top14. The debate is closed before it even began. All Blacks coaches can decide who play or not in local championships, not the case in France, it isn't even an option

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fl 50 minutes ago

England A player ratings vs Australia A | 2024 Autumn Nations Series

If Dingwall plays for England shouldn't he be given his preferred 13 slot?

I would love for Borthwick to select a specialist 12 one day! Will Butt, Max Ojomoh, and Dan Kelly (if he doesn't go to Ireland) could all be worth a look.

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ClintP 1 hour ago

France outwrestle All Blacks in titanic Test for one-point win

I clearly say. “Well done France “…reading is obviously not a strong point for you.

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Longshanks 1 hour ago

5 capped players in England A squad v Australia A

Israel exists whether you or I choose to support it or not. I bought some grapes grown in Israel the other day in no way means I support the oppression of Palestinians or the current Israeli war in their territories.

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RedWarrior 1 hour ago

France outwrestle All Blacks in titanic Test for one-point win

France were better. Please show respect for their win.

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RedWarrior 1 hour ago

France outwrestle All Blacks in titanic Test for one-point win

Is it possible for NZ to lose without blaming the referee or TMO? Do they have any self awareness? You are by a long way the most unsportsmanlike whingers in world rugby.

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Bob Salad II 1 hour ago

England A player ratings vs Australia A | 2024 Autumn Nations Series

Shame about the present though.

Borthwick needs to give at least 3 or 4 of England A a start against Japan next week. I’d like to see Dingwall at 12 with Lawrence in his preferred 13 slot.

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fl 1 hour ago

5 capped players in England A squad v Australia A

Their mum was in labour for 6 years?

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fl 1 hour ago

5 capped players in England A squad v Australia A

Youre asking how choosing to provide material support to the settler state indicates support for that state?

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fl 1 hour ago

England A player ratings vs Australia A | 2024 Autumn Nations Series

The future is looking really bright for England!