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July Rugby Tests, Week 2: Everything you need to know for the weekend
Another blockbuster weekend of international rugby is around the corner. ESPN has all you need to know ahead of the upcoming Test matches.
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Boks name record-breaking side for Ireland Test
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus named the same match-day 23 for the second Test against Ireland in Durban on Saturday, making it the most experienced Springbok selection chosen in the 133-year history of the team.
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Advance Australia FEAR: Wallabies take first steps in pursuit of Joe's big dream
Joe Schmidt wants to put the fear back into Advance Australia Fair, or at least make the Wallabies a team to be taken seriously at the top table of world rugby. They took the first tentative steps in achieving that against Wales on Saturday.
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South Africa hold on to beat Ireland in 1st Test
South Africa battled to a fortunate 27-20 victory over Ireland in the first test on Saturday, playing for only the second time since October's World Cup triumph and struggling to shrug off the rust.
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Keep up to date with all the latest fixtures from around the rugby world.