Japan’s Luke Thompson aiming to bow out on a high
Kiwi has proved a remarkable servant for Brave Blossoms and is looking forward to fourth RWC
RWC moments: Brave Blossoms bloom in Brighton
Japan beat South Africa in 2015 in the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history
Robbie Deans believes Barbarians represent ‘the essence of rugby’
Barbarians v New Zealand, Twickenham, 3pm : Cluttered calendar would appear to threaten the relevance of a team built on amateur ideals
South Africa switch to plan B in bid to thwart Wales
Allister Coetzee gives youth a chance at the end of a ‘terrible, tough year’
Rory Best hails ‘massive physical performance’ after South Africa win
Springbok skipper Adriaan Strauss unhappy at side’s lack of discipline
Jared Payne set to start at 15 in much-changed Ireland side
Joe Schmidt to choose between Henderson or Dillane to partner Toner at secondrow
Joe Schmidt hoping Roux can become the mighty Quinn
Ireland coach expects Connacht lock to add physical presence for tourists in South Africa
South Africa name hooker Adriaan Strauss as captain
New coach Allister Coetzee has named a new-look squad for series against Ireland
Kiwis edge out Springboks in epic gladiatorial battle
Two tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup final
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