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Boks let their defensive guard down in Loftus lemon

OPINION: The Springboks need to improve their defence and game management with a view to the second Test in Gqeberha - and the all-important Rugby Championship.

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Player ratings: Fiji

OPINION: The Wallabies have started their preparation for the Test series against the British and Irish Lions with an unconvincing, narrow, 21-18 victory over the Flying Fijians at Newcastle International Sports Centre Stadium.

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Player ratings: Australia

OPINION: The Wallabies have started their international season with a win, but only just, as they snuck by Fiji 21-18 at the Newcastle International Sports Centre Stadium.

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Player Ratings: Italy

OPINION: Saying that it was a mammoth task for the Italians is an understatement.

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Player ratings: South Africa

OPINION: @AngyboyJ RATES THE @Springboks after their 42-24 win over @Federugby at Loftus Versfeld.

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Player ratings: France

OPINION: It didn’t finish with a bang, but France provided a thrilling spectacle, leaving Dunedin with a narrow 27-31 defeat to the All Blacks.

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Player ratings: British and Irish Lions

OPINION: The Lions were given their sternest test during their time in Australia so far, but came through to beat the New South Wales Waratahs on Saturday, winning 21-10 in Sydney.

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Player ratings: Waratahs

OPINION: The NSW Waratahs put up an impressive fight against the British & Irish Lions, but the hosts still fell short of an upset win as they were beaten 10-21 in Sydney.

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Player ratings: New Zealand

OPINION: Ben Smith rates the New Zealand players after their hard-earned 31-27 win over a second-string French team in Dunedin.

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Player Ratings: Reds

OPINION: The Queensland Reds put up a good fight during the first half against the British & Irish Lions, but the visitors were a class above during the second term as they ran away with a clinical 52-12 win in Brisbane.

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British & Irish Lions

Player Ratings: British and Irish Lions

OPINION: Andy Farrell’s British and Irish Lions made it two wins from two on Australian soil with a 52-12 victory against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.

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'Best' Bok attack to improve in 2025?

OPINION: Rassie Erasmus' Springboks will break the attacking records set in 2024 if they hit their straps in the Italy series and the matches that follow.

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