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OPINION
Graham Simmons

Plates, Bowls and Shields

The knockout stages are shaping up with a few final duels to settle before France 2023 really starts heating up

ANALYSIS
Nick Bishop

Eddie Jones isn't the main issue with the Wallabies coaching set-up

Eddie Jones' assistant coaches simply aren't up to the level required.

OPINION
Gavin Mortimer

Will the Dupont palaver and limited opposition leave France undercooked for the knockouts?

The injury to the talismanic French captain has distracted France from another absence they’ve experienced: meaningful oppositio…

OPINION
Mark Orders

'Like a darts ace on a roll, Warren Gatland keeps finding the target with big calls'

Warren Gatland is nailing the gutsiest decisions as Wales' resurgence continues

OPINION
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'Why not organise a Lions tour to South America'

The presence of three South American countries at the World Cup for the first time raises hopes that one day, the Lions will tour …

OPINION
Gregor Paul

Wayne Smith approach to defence could be All Blacks' secret weapon

A last-minute arrival by Wayne Smith helped propel the All Blacks to a third World Cup title in 2015.

ANALYSIS
Nick Bishop

Why All Blacks' near-century won't have Ireland or South Africa sweating

The All Blacks' 79-point win over Italy confirmed what New Zealand's main rivals already know.

OPINION
Gregor Paul

Super Rugby Pacific's chickens are coming home to roost

The All Blacks and Wallabies have fallen down the world pecking order and there's no obvious end in sight for the slide.

OPINION
Tom Vinicombe

Shannon Frizell could prevent the All Blacks leaving France empty handed

Barnstorming performances from Shannon Frizell might be the difference between the All Blacks going home with the Webb Ellis Cup o…

INTERVIEW
David Ferguson

'It is really difficult to watch because I know many of these guys and they are good people'

A worrying lack of hope radiates from a handful of Tier Two nations at this Rugby World Cup and continued investment is required

OPINION
Gavin Mortimer

Portugal are a work in progress that must be supported

Os Lobos have impressed with their ambitious play during the tournament and their development must continue

ANALYSIS
Nick Bishop

Chaos reigns: The Wallabies must start again from square one

No more pretence, no more stories - accept the rubble around you, and look at the ruins until it hurts.

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