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2021 Six Nations squads

The squads continue to be announced for the 2021 Six Nations tournament, due to commence on 2 February.

2023 RWC draw: All you need to know

Find out everything you need to know about the 2023 Rugby World Cup draw taking place in Paris on Monday afternoon.

Highlights: Autumn Nations Cup (Round 3)

England and France booked their places in the Autumn Nations Cup final after respective wins over Wales and Italy, while Ireland edged out a tenacious Georgian side in the final game of the weekend.

Tri-Nations and Autumn Nations Cup teams

Before making your Superbru predictions, check out all the teams for this weekend’s Tri-Nations and Autumn Nations Cup Tests.

Saffas locks start for France

Paul Willemse and Bernard le Roux have been selected in France’s starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Paris.

Watch: Flo on crucial turnovers

Former Springbok flank Francois Louw reflects on his decisive breakdown turnovers during the Springboks’ 2018 victory over France in Paris, and last year’s World Cup semi-final win against Wales.

17 JUN 1995: SOUTH AFRICAN CAPTAIN FRANCOIS PIENAAR (CENTER) TRIES TO GATHER THE BALL DURING THE SOUTH AFRICA V FRANCE 1995 WORLD CUP RUGBY SEMI FINALS AT KINGS PARK STADIUM IN DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Botterill/ALLSPORT

Rewind: The wettest match ever? – Boks vs France (1995)

25 years ago today, the Springboks faced France in the 1995 Rugby World Cup semi-final at a drenched Kings Park in Durban. Had the match not been played, the hosts would have been eliminated from the tournament as a result of their inferior disciplinary record.

Rewind: Boks vs France (1997)

Look back at Henry Honiball’s first Test try following a brilliant sequence of interplay between the Springbok backs in their 52-10 demolition of France in 1997 – with the French crowd giving the Boks a standing ovation for their performance in Paris.

Six Nations bad boys free to play

Joe Marler, Manu Tuilagi and Mohamed Haouas have been cleared to play as soon as the season resumes after a secret Six Nations disciplinary review permitted them to serve their bans during the coronavirus shutdown.

Wales celebrate their Six Nations success

Second Six Nations planned for 2020

The Six Nations bosses are reportedly set to meet this week to finalise contingency plans for an emergency second tournament at the end of the year.

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