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Tommy Reffell makes his debut on the openside flank while George North and Dan Lydiate return to the side after injury. The Springboks have named a strong side ...

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Wayne Pivac will hope to rise to the occasion against the Springboks in the first Test in Pretoria. There is an incredible opportunity for Tommy Reffell on ...

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Australia vs England – live on Sky Sports Action from 10:15am (kick-off at 10:55am) South Africa vs Wales is on Saturday 2 July 2022. We’ll lean towards the hosts covering that though in a big win. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent. It’s been a long time between drinks and of course there is that memory [of Italy defeat].

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Taylor said: "It's been a real privilege to come here for an honorary degree, more so to experience and be part of the celebration with everybody else receiving their degrees. We know what it takes to get out of a situation like this and what you will do to to get out of it. “It’s motivation to win and turn the ledger," the captain said. Folau struggled to make an impact in front of 15,000 fans at Fiji's National Stadium, getting just one touch of the ball before being forced to limp off with his team already 19-0 down. “You really want to build up that rapport, get to know the person, what he likes, how he defends and how he attacks, what he likes to do,” he says, before adding: “It’s on us as centres to really lock this down and give no excuses to be swapped in and out. "If he can get his choice of tackle right and power in his tackle right, then Tommy Reffell comes into the game, Faletau - world-class player, we know what he is. "Knowing the Wales players, they are not going to be thinking about giving up any time soon. History hasn’t been in our favour for quite some time now against the English and we’re keen to rip in. “They’re always a tough outfit. "I don't celebrate that [Italy defeat] because we are not ones to be laughing at anyone," he said. "We've been there and we know what it feels like. I’m sure there will be some nerves but they’ll go away and you’ll see what he can bring.

2022 Grand Slam champions France were out in Japan, Ireland were looking to record a historic success in New Zealand and England played out a thriller with ...

If they are to end that particular hoodoo in the second Test of the series, they may have to do so without captain Johnny Sexton, who they lost to a concussion in the first half. Ireland remain one of the strongest sides in world rugby, but beating New Zealand on their own turf continues to be too big a hurdle. Keith Earls gave them a dream start with a wonderful score in the sixth minute only for the All Blacks to run in six tries to take a series lead. Ireland, who were only beaten by France in the 2022 Guinness Six Nations, suffered defeat on their first appearance since the Championship as they went down 42-19 to New Zealand. The Wallabies put in an impressive performance after losing Darcy Swain to a red card after 35 minutes, playing the majority of the game with 14 men. France eventually did enough to pull away from Japan after a strong second half at the Toyota Stadium in a 42-23 victory.