International Rugby News
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Loose Pass: No harm in Quade Cooper-Marcus Smith chats and farewell to a New Zealand legend in the USA
Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.
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Springboks: Elton Jantjies to start at fly-half in first Test against Wales
Elton Jantjies has been named to start at fly-half when South Africa face Wales in their first Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.
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England: Matt Proudfoot takes State of Origin lesson ahead of Australia opener
England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot revealed his side attended the State of Origin clash in Perth ahead of the series opener with Australia.
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Bundee Aki: Experienced centre to captain Ireland against Maori All Blacks
Experienced centre Bundee Aki will captain Ireland when they take on the Maori All Blacks in their tour match in Hamilton on Wednesday.
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Andy Farrell: Ireland boss excited for the ‘biggest game’ in some of his players’ lives
Ireland coach Andy Farrell says it is a massive game for some of his players as they prepare to face the Maori All Blacks on Wednesday.
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Wales: Adam Beard wants to ‘create a bit of history’ against Rugby World Cup holders South Africa
Wales second-row Adam Beard wants his side to rise to the challenge of facing Rugby World Cup holders South Africa on their home patch.
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Ireland: Gavin Coombes relishing ‘exciting’ chance to play the Maori All Blacks
Munster and Ireland loose forward Gavin Coombes is excited at the prospect of facing the Maori All Blacks for the first time on Wednesday.
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Israel Folau: Former Wallaby to make Tonga debut against Fiji in Pacific Nations Cup
Israel Folau is set to make his return to the Test arena when he lines up for Tonga in a Pacific Nations Cup Test against Fiji in Suva on Saturday.
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All Blacks: Will Jordan becomes latest player to test positive for Covid-19
Crusaders speedster Will Jordan has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the All Blacks’ first Test against Ireland in Auckland on Saturday.
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Japan v France: Five storylines to follow including Charles Ollivon’s return and a chance to recapture World Cup excitement
Five talking points ahead of Japan’s two-Test series with France.
