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Andy Clarke

White line fever

Scotland are rock solid defensively but need to more clinical in converting pressure into points

Jamie Lyall

The hurt locker

Thibault Giroud has applied sports science to make France one of the world's most durable teams

Ben Smith

Ferocious Pumas

Right from the third minute of Argentina's win over New Zealand, the Pumas' intent was clear.

Tom Wood

Survival of the fittest

Ex-England flanker Tom Wood says Eddie Jones' back-row quandary is a good problem to have

Gavin Cummiskey

The Sexton conundrum

The way Andy Farrell handles his captain will define his tenure as Ireland head coach.

Nick Rewcastle

Divorce papers

Marriage between media and clubs is in trouble but it's not too late to save relationship

Tom Vinicombe

Rethinking the Argentina approach

Argentina's victory over New Zealand showed that more matches don't always lead to better results.

Frankie Deges

Miracle men

Argentina shocked the All Blacks - now they need to show it wasn't a one-off

Ben Smith

Hard truths

The All Blacks’ dominance is slipping away and the NZ youth may not be ready for the challenge ahead.

Ross Harries

Chart-topper

Luke Charteris is proving to be a big hit as a young coach at Bath

Patrick McKendry

Missing in action

Brodie Retallick’s absence has hurt the All Blacks this year and never more so than during their defeat to Argentina.

Martin Gillingham

Rough Diamond

'Dimes' can flip at any moment, but Sale's director of rugby is still top-dollar entertainment

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