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Did July's key Test showdowns shift rugby's top table?
As the engrossing July mini-series comes to a close conclusions can be drawn on world rugby's delicate balance of power.
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July Rugby Tests, W3: Everything you need to know for the weekend
The blockbuster clashes of the past two weeks may have come to an end, but there is still plenty of intriguing Test action ahead as the July window comes to a close.
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Battered Boks ring changes for first Portugal Test
South Africa have added five players to their squad for their first-ever Test against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday, but will be without lock Franco Mostert and centre Damian de Allende.
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Frawley drop-goal sees Ireland beat South Africa
Replacement fly-half Ciaran Frawley kicked a drop-goal after the hooter as Ireland claimed a 25-24 victory over world champions South Africa to square the series 1-1 in a bruising test at King's Park on Saturday.
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Inside the hot-stepping rise of All Blacks winger Mark Tele'a
If World Rugby had a pound-for-pound category to rate players, the All Blacks' Mark Tele'a would surely be a top nominee. His uncanny ability to beat a defender, but also go looking for work, is making one of the world's best.
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Boks name record-breaking side for Ireland Test
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus named the same match-day 23 for the second Test against Ireland in Durban on Saturday, making it the most experienced Springbok selection chosen in the 133-year history of the team.
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- England's Steward replaces Furbank for NZL Test
- England's Baxter makes first Test start vs. NZ
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- Two France players arrested for sexual assault
- France suspend Jaminet over racist social post
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