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Wallabies and All Blacks' attacking approach guarantee compelling Bledisloe Cup opener

Australia and New Zealand have embraced a more aesthetically pleasing brand of rugby and the game is all the richer for it.

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Springboks aiming to set All Blacks straight over 1987 Rugby World Cup

There is more than just retaining the William Webb Ellis at stake when South Africa head to New Zealand next year, according to this Sportingo author.

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Faltering to Deceive: All Blacks' quest for underdog status

Despite contesting the Rugby World Cup on home soil, this Sportingo author feels that New Zealand are desperate not to put the cart before the horse.

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All Blacks move in for the kill as Springbok fans concede little

The humblest of rivalries between New Zealand and South Africa is exposed ahead of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

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Australia v England: Wallabies flair must combat tourist's brawn

Two differing rugby ideologies clash for the second time this weekend and while Australia may have triumphed in Perth England could expose their opponents in Sydney.

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New Zealand v Wales: All Blacks too powerful for fickle Red Dragon

Wales lack the consistency to trouble a New Zealand side that's beginning to purr.

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England's scrum dominance over Wallabies papering over the cracks

The tourists may have shown spirit in the second half against Australia but major improvements are needed to be competitive.

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South Africa v France: Springboks to provide stern test for ambitious tourists

France are on the way up and can prove it by beating the World Champions on their own patch. But as the Lions, All Blacks and Wallabies will tell you, that is easier said than done.

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New Zealand v Ireland: Kidney smells blood against raw All Blacks

Having never beaten the fabled All Blacks, this Ireland team could cap a fine few years by taking advantage of untested opposition.

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Australia v England: A clash of rugby union modernity versus tradition

The Wallabies are looking to the future while their opponents seem fixed on recreating past glories.

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