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After Saturday's narrow defeat in Pretoria, who would you pick to start for Wales' second of three Tests against South Africa in Bloemfontein?

The Test loss to Argentina exposed a soft underbelly in the team and it's sending Scotland spinning into reverse, writes Tom English.

Andy Farrell says Ireland's two humbling tour defeats in New Zealand and mounting injuries provide the ideal chance to assess World Cup credentials.

Wales travel to Bloemfontein for the second Test but will still be wondering how they lost the classic opener in Pretoria.

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac says a lack of discipline cost his side dearly in the 32-29 defeat to South Africa.

Wales captain Dan Biggar is left ruing his side's missed opportunity after an agonising 32-29 defeat against South Africa in Pretoria.

England "didn't throw a punch" in their defeat against 14-man Australia, hooker Jamie George says.

Ireland hope Johnny Sexton can play in next weekend's second Test against New Zealand despite coming off with a head injury in their series opener.

England open their Australia tour by falling to a dismal defeat against a 14-man Wallabies side in Perth, despite scoring two late tries.

New Zealand emphatically preserve their remarkable record at Eden Park with a six-try win over Ireland to take a 1-0 series lead.

Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's first Test between South Africa and Wales in Pretoria.

World champions South Africa will aim to lift the country out of the darkness by beating Wales in Pretoria this weekend.

Wasps scrum-half Claudia MacDonald is back in England's training squad, less than a year after a serious neck injury.

Dan Sheehan says his side are expecting to meet a fired-up New Zealand who are out for revenge when the sides meet at Eden Park.

Gloucester fly-half Lloyd Evans signs a new contract at the Premiership club.

Exeter Chiefs grant lock Will Witty early release to join French Top 14 club Perpignan for the 2022-23 season.

If Wales manage to defy the doubters and register a first victory against Springboks in South Africa, head coach Wayne Pivac says his sleepless nights should end.

New Zealand Rugby admits Ireland's Jeremy Loughman should not have been allowed back on the field after sustaining a blow to the head.

The story behind Henry Arundell's rise from unknown teenager to the Test arena in seven months.

London Irish full-back Henry Arundell is a "proper rock star" and has been tipped to have a "big future" after dazzling in training with England.