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One of the enduring images and notions of the South Africa team which would go on to defend their 2019 Rugby World Cup title in France four years later was the self-styled 'bomb squad.'
England survived a scare against Fiji to come from behind and keep their noses in front before a late flourish to secure a 38-18 Autumn Nations Series victory.
In England's three Six Nations campaigns under Steve Borthwick, they have failed to lift the trophy nor even claimed a Triple Crown owing to defeats to Ireland (twice) and Scotland (twice). Yet, there is a palpable feeling things are turning for his side.
Marcus Smith has been brought in to start at full-back as one of seven changes for England in their Autumn Nations Series clash vs Fiji on Saturday.
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A last-gasp try by captain Harry Wilson saved Australia from a humiliating defeat against Fiji in Newcastle.
Gus McCarthy scored a debut try and Mack Hansen touched down twice as Ireland set aside their unconvincing start to the autumn with a 52-17 win over Fiji in Dublin.
Wales slumped to a record-equalling 10th successive Test match defeat as Fiji claimed a 24-19 Autumn Nations Series victory in Cardiff.
Darcy Graham scored four tries as Scotland kicked off their Autumn Nations Series with a comfortable 57-17 victory over Fiji at Murrayfield.
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New Zealand ran in seven tries to trounce Fiji 47-5, Australia overcame Georgia 40-29, while South Africa beat Portugal 64-21.
Fiji international rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa has been sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison for a series of sexual offences.
Fiji international Api Ratuniyarawa is facing jail after admitting a series of sexual offences committed days before he was due to play for the Barbarians.
Relive all the updates from Sunday's Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final clashes as South Africa defeated France in a powerhouse clash after England edge Fiji in thriller.
Ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final vs Fiji, we look at the selection conundrums Steve Borthwick has faced, and Fiji's greatest chance.
Owen Farrell will play at fly-half and Marcus Smith at full-back with George Ford left on the bench for England's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Fiji.
Fiji confirmed a Rugby World Cup quarter-final with England - and the elimination of Australia - despite a shock 24-23 loss to Portugal.
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