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			<item><title><![CDATA[Cuttitta backs Scottish scrum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland scrum coach Massimo Cuttitta has backed his side to be competitive in the scrum when they face Italy on Saturday.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8782379,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8782379</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:12:24 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/cuttitta_2960900.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Boks must adapt at breakdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forwards coach Johann van Graan says the Springboks must learn to adapt better to the way referees interpret the breakdown area.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8782119,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8782119</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:07:33 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/09/128x67/Johann-van-Graan-Souh-Africa-pack-coach-2012_2834208.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Samoa better than in 2011 - Habana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bok wing Bryan Habana believes that their clash with Samoa will present a tougher challenge than their clash at the World Cup. ]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8782003,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8782003</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:13:23 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Bryan-Habana-red-boks-kit_2960880.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Smith sings namesake's praises ]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Blacks centre Conrad Smith has hailed his namesake Ben Smith ahead of Saturday's Test against France in New Plymouth.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8781296,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8781296</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:43:04 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Conrad-Smith-ABs-training-2013_2960663.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Meyer happy with Bok leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer is confident his team will have strong leadership if Jean de Villiers is unable to play against Samoa.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8781026,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8781026</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:36:02 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Adriaan-Strauss-Heyneke-Meyer-Jean-de-Villier_2960597.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[De Villiers 50/50 for Samoa Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Springbok captain Jean de Villiers is in doubt for Saturday's final match of the four-nation series against Samoa in Pretoria.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8780968,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8780968</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:17:52 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Jean-de-Villiers-SA-v-Sco-2013_2960101.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Harley links up with Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Harley, the 23-year-old Glasgow Warriors forward, has joined the Scotland squad on their tour of South Africa.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8780762,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8780762</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:37:53 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/03/128x67/Rob-Harley-Scotland-1024_2913250.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Wales and Italy drop in rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan's first-ever win over Wales has seen the Six Nations champions drop one place in the latest IRB World Rankings.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8780576,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8780576</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:51:47 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Japan-celebrate-v-Wales_2959686.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Yarde targets Test spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[London Irish and England wing Marland Yarde is now targeting a place in the Elite Player Squad after impressing on debut in Argentina.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8780457,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8780457</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:40:18 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Marland-Yarde-England-2013_2959953.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Scottish duo ruled out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland were hit by a double blow following their clash in Nelspruit after Ryan Wilson and Peter Horne suffered tour-ending injuries.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8779958,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8779958</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:09:10 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Scotland-flanker-Ryan-Wilson_2960375.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Japan tour a benefit - Davies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales captain Bradley Davies feels the recent tour to Japan will prove to be a crucial learning curve for his young squad.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8779373,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8779373</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:33:16 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/06/128x67/Bradley-Davies-Australia_2783485.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Knee injury ends Botha's season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Springbok flanker Arno Botha has been sidelined for the rest of the season due to a knee injury sustained in the win over Scotland.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8779271,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8779271</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:00:19 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Arno-Botha-Coenie-Oosthuizen-Springbok-traini_2955893.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Carter fitness boost for All Blacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter has been cleared from injury to play in this week's third and final Test against France in New Plymouth.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8779264,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8779264</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:50:16 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/DAN-CARTER_2960003.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[We did not underestimate Scots - JdV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite battling to beat Scotland, Springbok captain Jean de Villiers is adament his side did not underestimate their opponents.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8779180,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8779180</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:40:26 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Jean-de-Villiers-SA-v-Sco-2013_2960101.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Kiss sings McFadden's praises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland caretaker coach Les Kiss hailed right wing Fergus McFadden's performance in his side's 40-14 victory over Canada in Toronto.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8779146,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8779146</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:02:18 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Les-Kiss_2960000.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[France lose Picamoles and Michalak]]></title><description><![CDATA[France number eight Louis Picamoles and pivot Frederic Michalak will miss the third Test against New Zealand in New Plymouth.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8779107,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8779107</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:39:11 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Louis-Picamoles-France-v-NZ-2013_2959592.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Mission accomplished - Lancaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[England boss Stuart Lancaster was delighted after Saturday's triumph over Argentina in Buenos Aires clinched a 2-0 Test series win.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8779007,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8779007</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:01:43 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/02/128x67/stuartlancaster_2903236.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Dagg in homophobic tweet storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Praise for All Blacks full-back Israel Dagg slumped to disappointment on Sunday over his use of a homophobic slur.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8778920,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8778920</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:00:04 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Israel-Dagg_2959628.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Ireland put Canada to the sword]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ireland side depleted by the Lions tour of Australia brought Canada to earth with a thud on Saturday with a 40-14 win in Toronto.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9817_8778793,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9817_8778793</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:23:27 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/11/128x67/FergusMcFadden_2862423.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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