Opinion
“He’s given Connacht everything” – Bundee Aki’s future, and an exciting tactical innovation
Still at the top of his game, the power-packed Connacht and Ireland midfielder could yet have a novel positional switch in him
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Opinion
'There will be no honeymoon period for Borthwick's wedding usher El-Abd'
England's new defence coach is an energetic presence, but amidst a job share and tight time constraints, has much to prove.
Opinion
Would a Springboks B team really conquer the world?
South Africa's phenomenal depth and conveyor belt of muscular titans makes this a question worth asking.
Opinion
Seven stars set to light up the Autumn Nations Series
The world's greatest players are set to descend on Europe over the next month with several set to quicken the pulse
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Tommy Seymour: ‘I'm just glad I'm not playing now. There's an embarrassment of riches’
Scotland have not historically had a glut of prolific wingers, but the current generation is bucking the trend.
Opinion
Rugby fans are about to find out what Robertson's All Blacks are made of
A rebuilding phase for New Zealand has laid the foundations and it is time to see how robust those building blocks really are
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Ben-Jason Dixon: 'I tried too hard, I felt a little bit useless'
The new Springbok talks on-field doubts, off-field emotions, and using his mother for tackling practice.
Interview
Tom Wright: The Year of Living Dynamically
Stephen Larkham wasn't sure of the league convert's best position, but the ACT full-back is now a potent Wallabies weapon.
Opinion
Jack Willis: England 'crazy' not to select Toulouse star
The RFU's policy on not selecting overseas-based stars deprives them of their most in-form player.
Interview
Italy great Mirco Bergamasco – ‘I never wanted to be a coach, but found I liked it’
The ex-Azzurri centre and former team-mate Fabio Ongaro are among a generation of legends climbing the coaching ladder.
Analysis
'Freelancer' Izaia Perese shows the need for true inclusivity in Australian rugby
Omitted from the November squads, the Leicester Tiger underscores why the Wallabies must broaden their selection horizons.
Analysis
What must England relearn to conquer the All Blacks?
An attack-minded Premiership and the travails of July highlight lessons Steve Borthwick's troops must heed on Saturday.
