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Discover how World Rugby's recent admission about the Springboks' bomb squad strategy could reshape rugby strategies worldwide.
When the Springboks embark on their year-end tour to Europe, they will face a formidable challenge from France, the newly crowned Six Nations champions, rather than Ireland, whose recent successes may be overstated
The unbeaten Irish powerhouse will be without their stars, but will look to maintain their dominance in the URC with another away win.
A heated war of words has erupted between Irish and French rugby camps after France coach Fabien Galthie accused Ireland players of foul play in Antoine Dupont's devastating knee injury.
France's quarter-final defeat to the Springboks sparked controversy and tactical evolution, setting the stage for an electrifying rematch in November.
Tadgh Beirne's actions at a ruck injured Antoine Dupont's knee and he is likely to miss the Test against the Springboks in November
France captain Antoine Dupont faces months on the sidelines after confirming he tore knee ligaments during their crucial Six Nations victory over Ireland. The injury to the world's best scrum-half could impact France's title hopes.
France's commanding 42-27 victory over Ireland has put them on the brink of Six Nations glory, but their triumph was overshadowed by a potentially serious injury to captain Antoine Dupont.
IOL rugby writer Mike Greenaway casts his eye over the United Rugby Championship and the Six Nations, and predicts the weekend's winners.
Three Irish rugby stalwarts - record holder Cian Healy, captain Peter O'Mahony and centurion Conor Murray - have announced their international retirement following the current Six Nations campaign.
How is Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus' 'bomb squad' changing the game in the Six Nations.