Boks loss to Italy should force a Super Rugby format re-think: This is the year of upsets, OK? The Chicago Cubs, Ireland defeating New Zealand for the first time and now, the big bang of them all at Stadio Franchi in Florence, when a fired up Italy defeated South Africa 20-18. This was far and away the most unlikely …
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Japan serve up warning to Wales in advance of South Africa challenge: • Rob Howley will make important changes when Wales face Springboks Considering the way both sides are playing, a scoreless draw does not seem altogether inconceivable when Wales host South Africa on Saturday. But assuming the trench warfare eventually …
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South African media give brutal assessment of Springboks coach: Third at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, South Africa have lost seven of 11 Tests this year, with the 20-18 defeat by Italy in Florence this weekend the most humiliating. “He (coach Allister Coetzee) needed a win (against Italy) to keep the wolves from the door …
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The baggy blue hasn’t been so good to the baggy green of late, says Greg Buckle: Australia’s XI that was thrashed by an innings and 80 runs in the Hobart Test against South Africa last week contained no less than six NSW Blues. And no players from a Victoria Bushrangers squad that has won the past two Sheffield Shield titles.
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Williamson guides NZ to win over Pak: ‘It was a nice toss to win. After a couple of really tough tours in South Africa and India, it was important we learned a lot but at the same time put some of that baggage away’ A Kane Williamson half-century saw New Zealand snap a four-Test losing …
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