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Lood de Jager suspended for the remainder of the 2025 Test season

Springbok lock Lood de Jager has been banned for four Tests after receiving a red card for foul play against France in Paris last weekend.

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Argentina run riot in Cardiff as new Wales era starts on a sour note

Argentina kicked off their end-of-year campaign with a well-deserved 52-28 triumph over Wales as the Steve Tandy era began on a disappointing note in front of a hopeful crowd in Cardiff.

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Ardie Savea wants New Zealand to be more ruthless after taking a lead

All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea says they need to learn how to maintain their composure better after their performance dropped off in the second half of their 25-17 win over Scotland.

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Pressure ramps up on Australia camp after shock loss to Italy

Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has asked for patience and for fans to trust the process after they fell to a surprise 19-26 loss to Italy in Udine on Saturday.

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Rassie Erasmus praises Siya Kolisi for putting the team first

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus revealed Siya Kolisi had no complaints when he was subbed off for Ruan Nortje after Lood de Jager was shown a red card.

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Former French lock urges Le Bleus to front up to the Springboks in Paris

South African-born former France international Paul Willemse believes Les Bleus need to try bto ully the Springboks' forwards to gain the upper hand at Stade de France.