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World Rugby will not ban 7-1 bench after finding no evidence it causes more injuries
Deployment of seven forwards on bench is controversial but governing body says it has no plans to outlaw tactic
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Watch: Springboks wing Makazole Mapimpi given three-week ban for second eye gouge
Lenient suspension derided on social media after wing admitted to offence against Cardiff hooker Efan Daniel in URC game
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Byron McGuigan interview: The defensive guru behind Sale’s turnaround
Inspired by ethos instilled by Rassie Erasmus with South Africa, former Scotland international is helping to drive Sharks’ play-off push
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I was two millimetres from death, says South Africa prop Steven Kitshoff
Springboks forward says specialist told him ‘we’re lucky we didn’t bury you’ after devastating neck injury
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Our writers pick their World XVs – and only one English player selected
Telegraph Sport assesses who vaulted to the top of the game after an action-packed autumn – and pick your very own team
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Autumn Internationals 2024: Rugby fixtures, how to watch and England latest
England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales take on the best the southern hemisphere can throw at them in November’s Autumn Nations Series
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How Wales went from conceding 96 points against Springboks to beating them a year later
Mark Taylor recalls humiliation of thrashing by South Africa but redemption that ensued is cause for optimism for Warren Gatland’s team
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South Africa Autumn Internationals 2024: Fixtures, how to watch on TV and our match predictions
South Africa next play Wales in the Autumn Nations Series after beating Scotland and England
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Rassie Erasmus: Wales fans need to show Warren Gatland respect
Defeat by South Africa on Saturday could result in Kiwi’s departure as head coach after a dismal second spell in charge
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It’s a disgrace World Rugby overlooks props like Ox Nche for player of year
Fact that no prop has ever been nominated for game’s top individual award is flat-out ridiculous
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Steve Borthwick insists England are not in crisis and that he has support of RFU
Ugo Monye says head coach should face difficult questions after loss to South Africa continues miserable autumn
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Sam Underhill is always monumental – Steve Borthwick should never have dropped him
Try-scoring performance against South Africa will have fans wondering why flanker was left out for opening two games of autumn campaign
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England v South Africa player ratings: Marcus Smith the shining light amid a lot of gloom
Absence of guile, cunning and invention in every department, other than from Smith, costs England again
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England v South Africa, Autumn Internationals 2024: Start time today, how to watch and prediction
Plus, latest team news for Autumn Nations Series match and best odds
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‘We want to inflict pain’ – Springbok scrum onslaught heading England’s way
Three Springbok props reveal the secrets as to why South Africa have been and remain so good at scrummaging
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England should stick with Steve Borthwick, but he must prove he is developing
Time has come for head coach to trust his own instincts and show there is more to game than kicking and ‘Moneyball’
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England warn South Africa: Twickenham showdown has extra ‘edge’ after World Cup row
Captain Jamie George says fallout from last year’s bitter World Cup semi-final ‘can bring out emotion’
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The seven-point game plan England can use to undo the Springboks
Steve Borthwick’s team need to defend fiercely and will aim to dominate the air, but must also challenge South Africa with a bold attack
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Pantomime villain Springboks must accept they will never be universally loved
Rassie Erasmus has created a winning machine but however many victories South Africa rack up they are not conquering many hearts
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Our experts predict who will win England v South Africa
Steve Borthwick’s side are at a low but facing world champions may bring out their best
