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Two Super Series Dream Teams

The two television companies covering the series each picked their Dream Team. First Florugby.com’s 23:                    Next Sky’s verdict, a XV only: 1 DeMerchant (Canada)  1 Cornborough (England)     2 Ngata (NZ) 2 Thomas (France) 3 Rogers (USA) 3 Rogers (USA) 4 Beukeboom (Canada) 4 Blackwell

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The Super Series 2019 – A Look back

The organisers of this new-style tournament will have been well contented with proceedings. For the first time ever the five top-ranked nations met in combat in one location. In the process some high-class rugby was put on show. There were surprise results to set beside the bankers; every side won at least a match and

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Super Series Round Four – England v France

Part One: the Lead-up (If you’re anxious for the action, scroll straight to Part Two) Rather than stick to the side that triumphed over the Black Ferns, France continued their policy of rotation to preserve freshness: an interesting response to their two remaining games, first against England, then the USA. This meant Brandy Cazorla, who

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The Super Series – A Chance missed

‘The Five Best teams in the World’ was the headline flash. The rugby may be reaching classy heights, but there is nothing ‘super’ about the facilities offered for this high-profile tournament. Views of the French side preparing for a match in one of a string of tents, with portaloos lined up outside make you wonder

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