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Boks face Ireland, All Blacks face France in 2023 RWC pool stages
Holders South Africa will face Ireland and 2003 champions England will take on Japan, who hosted the last World Cup in 2019.
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Rugby world mourns 'genius' Dominici after death at 48
Former rugby international Christophe Dominici, who was found dead at the age of 48 in a park near Paris on Tuesday, was undoubtedly one of the legends of modern French rugby.
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Rugby shake-up goes on with new Autumn Nations Cup
An eight-team event will feature Europe's leading six nations as well as Fiji and Georgia, who came in after Japan withdrew because of travel restrictions.
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England put World Cup 'trauma' behind them as France shine in Six Nations
Almost a year to the day since England lost to South Africa in the World Cup final, a 34-5 win away to Italy in Rome saw them take the Six Nations title from France on points difference, despite Les Bleus' 35-27 defeat of Ireland later on Saturday.
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France's Haouas gets three-week ban for Ritchie punch in Six Nations
France were leading 7-6 at the time but eventually lost 28-17, with defeat ending their hopes of a Grand Slam.
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Six Nations round 1 - what we learned
A thumping win for defending Grand Slam champions Wales over Italy, Ireland grinding out a victory over Scotland, and France pulling the punches in defeating England.
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Red-carded French rugby player retires from internationals
France led 19-10 when Sebastien Vahaamahina was sent off in the 49th minute in Tokyo for elbowing Aaron Wainwright on Sunday. Wales won 20-19.
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Asia's first Rugby World Cup to kick off as game seeks broader reach
The tournament promises to be one of the most open in history, with at least five or six teams capable of preventing favourites New Zealand from winning an unprecedented third consecutive title.
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Sanchez starts for Argentina against France in Rugby World Cup
Sanchez has a ream of French experience, having also played for Stade's Top 14 rivals Bordeaux-Begles and Toulon over four seasons before linking up briefly with the Jaguares in Super Rugby.
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Aerial battle key to France clash, says Pumas' Sanchez
Argentina's fly-half says the aerial battle will be a key factor in their crunch Pool C encounter with France, hoping that his experience in French rugby will give him an edge.
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Pretoria to Paris - Paul Willemse's path to Test rugby
The 2012 world champion with the Baby Boks headed to French outfit Grenoble the day after he married his childhood sweetheart.
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SA-born Paul Willemse included in France’s Six Nations squad
Ex-Bulls lock Paul Willemse qualifies for his adoptive country on residency grounds having spent more than three years with Top 14 clubs Montpellier and Grenoble.
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France and South Africa head to Paris with eyes on Japan
South Africa haven't lost to the French since 2009 but Erasmus is not taking another victory as a given.
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Boks recall Le Roux, De Klerk and Mostert for France
The inclusion of Willie le Roux, Faf de Klerk and Franco Mostert, who share close to a century of international caps, is the only change announced by coach Rassie Erasmus.
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De Allende: Northern hemisphere sides must be respected
Springbok centre Damian de Allende says the team is very focused in the build-up to the Test against France in Paris on Saturday night.
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Springbok skipper seeks to build on French success
South Africa scored a winning 37 in both the first and second Test over the last fortnight to begin their rehabilitation after a miserable 2016.
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Boks boosted with Kriel return for final Test against France
Kriel is likely to start at centre after recovering from a concussion, but the Boks will be without Oupa Mohoje, who suffered a concussion in Durban.
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Springboks face tougher second Test against French
Seven players were not considered for the first test but were all available when coach Guy Noves made his selection for the second test, changing eight players.
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Allister Coetzee: This is the start of a new Bok era
After a disappointing 2016, this Bok team look revived and refreshed, showing off skill and running the ball.
