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WEEK 4 GUIDE
Autumn internationals Week 4: Rugby team news, how to watch
Week 4 sees Eddie Jones return to England, while South Africa visit Wales. Elsewhere, Australia continue their grand slam hunt, while Ireland, New Zealand and France are also in action.
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WEEKEND FIXTURES
ENGLAND TEAM NEWS
England vs. Japan: Elliot Daly, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso out; Tom Curry back
England will be without Elliot Daly and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for Sunday's match against Japan, but Tom Curry is fit to feature.
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Wales looking to avoid 12th straight defeat vs. South Africa
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OVERREACTING TO THE WEEKEND
Week 3 overreactions: England in crisis? Argentina can win 2027 Rugby World Cup?
England and Wales slumped further; France edged New Zealand, and South Africa and Australia continued their successful autumn. It leaves plenty of food for thought.
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Kerevi saw red -- but these Wallabies have character and class
The Wallabies' grand slam dream is alive and kicking. The character and class they showed to not only manage -- but thrive -- during a 20-minute red card against Wales was telling.
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How Australia handed Wales their 11th straight defeat
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England errors strike again as losing run goes on
England's 29-20 defeat to South Africa was down to losing collisions, several errors and, fundamentally, not being as good as South Africa.
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How England got their 5th consecutive loss by 9 points
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FRANCE'S SIX NATIONS WARNING
France fire Six Nations warning as All Blacks left to ponder what might have been
France look to be returning to their best ahead of next year's Six Nations, while Saturday night's loss in Paris was another near miss for Scott Robertson's All Blacks.
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RUGBY
British & Irish Lions tour of Australia: Who's trending in, out for selection?
The British & Irish Lions will embark on their tour of Australia next year, with coach Andy Farrell set to step away from his Ireland responsibilities in December to focus on Lions duties.
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AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS
Italy fight back for 20-17 win over Georgia
Italy recovered from a poor start to earn a hardfought 20-17 win over Georgia in Genoa on Sunday, after the visitors let slip an 11-point half-time lead.
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How Italy came back from 11 points behind to beat Georgia
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ERASMUS THE MAVERICK
Inside the maverick mind of Springboks' innovator Rassie Erasmus
South Africa coaching guru Rassie Erasmus is renowned for innovation and re-imagining rugby to keep his Springboks ahead of the chasing pack. But with every Erasmus innovation, there's always this tantalising dab of risk.
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Erasmus feels for under-pressure Borthwick
Rassie Erasmus is preparing to face an England team feeling the pressure after four defeats on the spin.
RUGBY FIXTURES
International rugby fixtures: Latest matches, key dates, venues
The end-of-year autumn internationals see north take on south in the traditional matches, while the Six Nations returns in January. Here's the full list of international rugby fixtures.
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News
Jeffrey 'bitter, betrayed' as World Rugby bid ends
Scotland legend John Jeffrey has said he feels "hurt, bitter and betrayed" after failing to secure the support of his own union, thus ending his bid to become World Rugby chairman.
Rugby
Is it time Wallabies take Bledisloe back to Allianz?
With the Wallabies playing in front of decreasing Accor Stadium crowds, the ESPN Scrum Reset crew ask if the Bledisloe Cup should return to Moore Park.
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Rugby
What does the future hold for Liam Wright?
The ESPN Scrum Reset discuss Liam Wright's shock promotion to the Wallabies captaincy and his performance against Wales, and whether he could keep the role?
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Rugby
Why New Zealand rugby is on the verge of a civil war
New Zealand rugby reporter OIlie Ritchie joins the ESPN Scrum Reset podcast to explain why New Zealand Rugby is split down the middle on a governance vote.
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Rugby
Do All Blacks need to loosen eligibility policy?
The ESPN Scrum Reset crew discuss the overseas signings of two young New Zealand playmakers, and is there a need for a "Giteau Law" across the ditch?
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Rugby
Northern reaction to scrum changes 'farcical'
The ESPN Scrum Reset react to the free-kick law change that means teams will no longer be able to call a scrum, and criticism from the northern hemisphere.
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Olympic Rugby
Friday Five: Foster bemoans 'unacceptable' RWC Final length
It's been another busy week across the rugby world, with Ian Foster, in particular, right in the spotlight.
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Wallabies dreams keep Jorgensen in rugby
Max Jorgensen has revealed how the despair of being ruled out of last year's Rugby World Cup was "100 percent" a major driver in his decision to recommit to the NSW Waratahs.
Rugby
Is Razor worried by All Blacks' depth?
The ESPN Scrum Reset team discuss Scott Robertson's approach to Sam Whitelock and his push for a change in All Blacks eligibility that could see Richie Mo'unga play.
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Rugby World Cup
Erasmus: Kolisi may not captain Springboks
South Africa's double World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi may not lead the side this year despite playing excellent rugby for French club Racing 92, coach Rassie Erasmus said on Tuesday.
Rugby
Boks '95 RWC winner Strydom dies in car crash
Former Springbok lock Hannes Strydom has died in a car accident, South African Rugby confirmed on Monday, the fifth player from their victorious 1995 World Cup team to pass away.
Rugby
Tupou: Wallabies lacked 'experienced 10' at RWC
Angus Bell and Taniela Tupou have lamented Australia's woeful World Cup campaign, pointing to injuries to key forwards and the non-selection of an "experienced 10" as the chief reasons behind a maiden pool-stage exit.
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