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Italy hit back for famous win over Australia, All Blacks leave it late to beat Scotland

Italy stunned Australia in Udine, the All Blacks needed a late try to overcome Scotland while Ireland and England recorded wins in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.

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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu shines in dominant Springbok win at wet Wembley

The Springboks kicked off their November tour on an emphatic note as they dispatched Japan 61-7 at a wet Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

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Eddie Jones reveals his Brave Blossoms to face all-conquering Boks

There is a South African flavour to the Japan team that will do battle against the Springboks at Wembley this Saturday.

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Eddie Jones: Japan ready to give it a 'red-hot go' against Springboks

Eddie Jones says Japan are ready to give their all when they face the back-to-back world champions in London on Saturday.

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Jesse Kriel and Grant Williams eager to pluck Brave Blossoms

Springbok duo Jesse Kriel and Grant Williams are focused on getting their end-of-year tour off on a high note against Japan on Saturday.

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Team news: Kurt-Lee Arendse among returning Boks as young prop earns debut

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has kept faith with his core group, making only a handful of tweaks to his squad for Saturday’s Test against Japan at Wembley.

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