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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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Super Rugby Pacific 2025: Every Australian squad analysed
The countdown to Super Rugby Pacific 2025 is on and we've analysed every Australian squad in preparation.
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Reds squad confirms Petaia, Vunivalu exits
Suliasi Vunivalu has not been included in the Queensland Reds' Super Rugby Pacific squad as the code-hopping winger eyes a move to French rugby.
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RA preparing counterclaim against Rebels
Rugby Australia is preparing a counterclaim against Melbourne Rebels directors, insisting it met all financial obligations to the club ahead of its demise.
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Reds back Petaia's NFL gamble as path revealed
Jordan Petaia has knocked back lucrative European rugby and NRL offers and will instead give up at least five months of pay to pursue his NFL dream.
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Junkyard Dog Ryan re-signs, two-year Reds deal
Instant Queensland Reds hit Tim Ryan has re-signed with the Super Rugby club for two years and the Junkyard Dog is ready to scrap for his place in the reinforced side.
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SRP to feature 'lucky loser' in 2025 finals
The demise of the Melbourne Rebels has led to a new finals format for Super Rugby Pacific, with the introduction of a 'lucky loser' most intriguing.
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O'Connor opts out at Reds, seeks overseas move
James O'Connor will leave Australian rugby with his reputation restored after the playmaker opted not to extend his Queensland Reds contract and instead finish his career abroad.
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Tahs extend Edmed through 2025, release Holloway
The Waratahs have locked in another key piece of their backline puzzle, but veteran forward Jed Holloway has been granted a release and will not return in 2025.
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Waratahs secure biggest Wallaby signing yet
The Waratahs have netted the biggest fish yet of their recent recruitment, adding powerhouse prop Taniela Tupou to their squad on a one-year deal for 2025.
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Waratahs finally secure homeless Rebels star
NSW Waratahs have pulled off a signing coup, snaring new Wallabies winger Darby Lancaster for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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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Super Rugby
Joseph takes over as Highlanders head coach
Jamie Joseph has been appointed head coach of the Highlanders for a second spell with Clarke Dermody dropping down to an assistant coaching role, the Dunedin-based Super Rugby team said on Tuesday.
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