Analysis
Have seasoned Springboks struck the right balance?
Retaining the Rugby World Cup is fiendishly tough. Are South Africa's experienced group up to the task?
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Why Scott is the All Blacks' most important Barrett
He may have two illustrious siblings, but Scott Barrett is the most crucial brother to New Zealand's World Cup hopes.
Opinion
Australia: 'Crocodile Eddie' backs instincts to regenerate Wallabies
Can Eddie Jones pull off a stroke of genius after his stunning Rugby World Cup squad announcement?
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Rugby World Cup stories: How the 2019 Springboks united a nation
South Africa were unfancied in 2019 and lost their opening match - this is how they took the tournament by storm.
Opinion
'I did hope it would expand more' - how do New Zealand Rugby capitalise on surge of women's game?
What must New Zealand Rugby do to capture the momentum generated by the Women's World Cup?
Analysis
The Wallabies' prop woes have Rugby World Cup rivals licking their lips
Losing two premier tight-head props will have Australia scrambling at scrum time in France.
Analysis
Has the penny dropped in time for Eddie Jones and Australia?
A tactical U-turn from Eddie Jones may have dramatically boosted Australia's World Cup prospects.
Analysis
Rugby World Cup: A fantasy XV would be a poor team in reality
Fantasy rugby has created a warped view of the actual value of players.
Opinion
Why the Bledisloe Cup's future could be decided by a fly-half arms race
New Zealand and Australia have the crucial task of developing callow play-makers on their next Rugby World Cup cycles.
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Why resurgent Italy will 'knock some heads' in the next four years
Italy's revamped youth pathway should make the next four years "wonderful" for the Azzurri, says the man who made it happen.
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'Only way is up for death-by-data England'
England fans will have every digit crossed after Steve Borthwick named his World Cup squad, writes Mick Cleary.
Opinion
All Blacks don't need any 'favours' from Wallabies in Dunedin
After a tough few years, the All Blacks aren't in need of any further 'adversity' ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
