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McGeechan will work alongside Bath head coach Steve Meehan

McGeechan impressed with England

Sir Ian McGeechan believes Martin Johnson's England have got the right mix of players to be contenders for next year's World Cup in New Zealand.

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Jean de Villiers has been banned for two weeks

De Villiers banned for dangerous tackle

Monday, 19 July 2010

New Zealand 31 South Africa 17: The South African wing has been banned for two weeks following a dangerous tackle during his team's comprehensive defeat in Wellington.

All Black Israel Dagg scores a try during the win over South Africa

Rossouw sees yellow to help keep All Blacks in the pink

Sunday, 18 July 2010

New Zealand 31 South Africa 17: South African rugby was plunged into gloom as the Springboks crashed to a second Tri-Nations defeat

McCaw braced for a reaction from hurt Springboks

Saturday, 17 July 2010

New Zealand's captain Richie McCaw warned his side to be prepared for a Springbok backlash in this morning's Tri Nations Test in Wellington.

Peter de Villiers will be looking for an improved display from South Africa

De Villiers trusts South Africa to bounce back against All Blacks

Friday, 16 July 2010

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has promised a sharply improved performance in the second Test against New Zealand tomorrow as his team look to avoid a second successive defeat at the start of their Tri-Nations title defence.

Jamie Roberts played on in pain after initial scans missed his wrist injury

Roberts out of autumn internationals

Tuesday, 13 July 2010

Wales centre Jamie Roberts will undergo wrist surgery and miss the November Tests against Australia, South Africa, Fiji and New Zealand.

New Zealand's Conrad Smith

New Zealand demand more from their players

Monday, 12 July 2010

New Zealand assistant coach Steve Hansen has warned his side there must be no let-up in their intensity levels when they face South Africa again at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Saturday.

Botha out of Tri-Nations for headbutting All Blacks scrum-half

Monday, 12 July 2010

South Africa lock Bakkies Botha has apologised to his team-mates after being banned for his headbutt on New Zealand scrum-half Jimmy Cowan. The incident occurred during the All Blacks' comprehensive 32-12 victory over the world champions at Eden Park on Saturday but was missed by referee Alan Lewis.

Springboks flanker Schalk Burger (left) brings down the All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu in Auckland

Botha in trouble as Boks are battered by super All Blacks

Sunday, 11 July 2010

New Zealand 32 South Africa 12: A world-champion performance, but not from the world champions

Matfield seeks to turn tide at Eden Park

Saturday, 10 July 2010

South Africa lock Victor Matfield wants the Springboks to create a slice of history by lowering New Zealand's colours at Eden Park in the Tri Nations opener in Auckland.

Harry Ellis was a part of the 2009 Lions tour

Harry Ellis forced to retire

Thursday, 8 July 2010

England and Leicester scrum-half Harry Ellis has spoken of his sadness at having to retire after conceding defeat in his battle with a succession of knee problems.

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