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Solving the French rugby paradox
Heart and emotion have always been central to the mentality and success of Les Bleus and destiny awaits Fabien Galthie's men
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Nick Evans: ‘One win against Argentina, two feet in the quarters, three games from the trophy.’
The respected Harlequins attack coach gives his verdict on Steve Borthwick's England as they look to stage a turnaround in form
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'It feels like I've awakened something' - Healy and Redpath's Scottish ascent
Ben Healy and Cam Redpath took circuitous but rewarding routes to the Scotland World Cup squad
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Samoan marauders ready to break loose at Rugby World Cup
Bolstered by set-piece nous and returning All Blacks, Samoa can put together a compelling all-round game
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Commercial pressure on the All Blacks to deliver the grandest prize
One of sport's biggest brands, the more you win, the more big companies want to be associated with you, but at what cost?
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The five players the Springboks dare not lose in France
The Springboks have much vaunted squad depth but the injury to a select band of players would throw a sizeable spanner in the work…
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How Uruguay's revamped cathedral and rugby-mad president are propelling their rise
Government buy-in and overhauling a storied venue have helped shape Uruguay's stunning success
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'Churchillian spirit may be all Borthwick can promise England'
Blood, sweat and tears may be all Steve Borthwick can offer England after another setback
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Why this could be the Rugby World Cup of disruptors
As emerging nations show their potential, this Rugby World Cup has major upset potential
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Why Jonathan Danty has become France's indispensable midfield lynchpin
A doubt for the World Cup opener against the All Blacks, the powerful La Rochelle centre has been key cog in the French revolution
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Pierre Schoeman: 'You have to give it your all. You have to add value. That’s how I see it.'
The cult Scotland front-row has a raft of responsibilities in France and takes his role as 'The General' very seriously
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The Springboks 2.0 are finally giving us the feels
Canan Moodie's electric try may have been chalked off on a technicality but it was symptomatic of a newfound freedom and lifted a …
