It’s that time of the year again when the leaves turn brown, the days are shorter, and the rugby ball is thrown around between nations.
Young half-backs, Hugo Camacho and Hugo Aubry, have played starring roles for Portugal in the 2024 Rugby Europe Championship and are looking forward to Sunday's final against Georgia.
Portugal stole hearts and made history at the Rugby World Cup, but their future is shrouded in doubt.
Wallabies player ratings: The Wallabies managed to secure a victory against Portugal, but it was far from a convincing display from the Australian outfit.
Os Lobos have impressed with their ambitious play during the tournament and their development must continue
Portugal came within a last minute penalty of winning their first ever Rugby World Cup match, but had to settle for an 18-18 draw with Georgia in the end in Toulouse.
Warren Gatland believes that a 24-nation Rugby World Cup would help to grow the game.
With the August 28 deadline now passed for the final submission by all 20 teams of their 33-strong squads travelling to France, the names of the 660 players who will be involved at Rugby World Cup 2023 have been confirmed.