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Player Ratings - Glasgow Warriors

OPINION: Glasgow Warriors defied the odds to beat the Bulls and lift the URC Final trophy in a thrilling win at Loftus Versfeld.

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Player Ratings - South Africa

OPINION: A rusty Springbok side had too much firepower for Wales at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

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Player ratings - Glasgow Warriors

OPINION: The Warriors recovered from a dodgy start, particularly in the forwards, but settled and were brave enough not to be afraid to make a mistake.

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Player ratings - Munster

OPINION: Munster’s reign as URC champions came to an abrupt end as they lost at home to the Glasgow Warriors.

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Return of Stormers will complicate Bok plans at No.10

OPINION: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has shown his intent by selecting five flyhalves in his initial training squad, yet it remains to be seen whether Manie Libbok or a newcomer will start against Wales in the season-opener.

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The Springbok side effects of Lions and Sharks exits

OPINION: The Springboks look set to benefit from the Sharks and Lions' exit from the United Rugby Championship, as preparations for the one-off Test against Wales gather momentum.

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Player Ratings: Wales

OPINION: It is the wooden spoon for Wales, and rightfully so after a match where a losing bonus point in a 21-24 loss to Italy flattered them.

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Player Ratings: Scotland

OPINION: Scotland’s hopes of achieving a top-two finish in the Six Nations suffered a major blow as they lost to Italy for the first time since 2015, ending a run of 13 successive victories over the Azzurri – including the last eight in the Championship.

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Player Ratings: Ireland

OPINION: Ireland came into this one heavy favourites, but Wales didn’t quite roll over in the manner that many were predicting at a cold Lansdowne Stadium on Saturday.

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Player Ratings: Wales

OPINION: Even Welsh fans must admit that a defeat, and a comfortable one at that, was the most likely outcome at the Lansdowne Road.

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Copying Boks' game plan is senseless says Kiwi scribe

OPINION: Rugbypass writer Ben Smith reveals that Springboks have not found a foolproof recipe for World Cup success that the All Blacks need to follow under Scott Robertson.

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Player Ratings: England

OPINION: Steve Borthwick pitched up at Twickenham looking to see his team win their opening two matches in the Six Nations for the first time since 2019 and draw a line under a poor run of form at rugby HQ where England had won just three of their last 10 home games. Player Ratings by Liam Heagney live from Twickenham. 

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