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Erasmus drafts World Cup narrative with the flair of a French novelist

South Africa’s director of rugby has made more headlines but against France on Sunday the players will pen the tale

The Guardian - UK

Ireland vs New Zealand: Andy Farrell’s laid-back camp brings out the best in Mack Hansen

Connacht wing’s unusual Farrell tattoo indicative of a camp feeling comfortable in pursuit of Rugby World Cup glory

Evening Standard

England vs Fiji: Marcus Smith at full-back would be Steve Borthwick’s boldest selection gamble

Brave decision could revitalise a stalled attack in Rugby World Cup quarter-final, but it is certainly not without risk

Evening Standard

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England ready to gamble on Marcus Smith for Rugby World Cup showdown with Fiji

Harlequins star is set for just his second full-back start in quarter-final, with Owen Farrell expected to move to fly-half at the expense of George Ford

Evening Standard

Conor Murray says New Zealand-born trio ‘so important’ to Ireland World Cup bid

Native Kiwis Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe will face the All Blacks at the World Cup for the first time.

The Independent UK

Talking points as Marseille and Paris prepare to host World Cup quarter-finals

Quarter-final blockbusters lie ahead in Paris and Marseille this weekend.

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland names Wales team to face Argentina with Taulupe Faletau’s replacement confirmed

Tommy Reffell replaces the injured Taulupe Faletau in the back row, with Aaron Wainwright moving to number eight

The Independent UK

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Ireland vs New Zealand referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Wayne Barnes?

The Englishman is one of the officials at the tournament

The Independent UK

Wales vs Argentina referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Jaco Peyper

Peyper is one of the referees at the tournament in France

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell pinpoints how Ireland have changed to boost Rugby World Cup hopes

Test rugby’s top-ranked nation will bid to make history against New Zealand in Paris on Saturday evening

The Independent UK

5 Wales’ World Cup quarter-finals as Warren Gatland’s side gear up to face Pumas

Wales have reached the last-eight stage of the World Cup four times in a row.

The Independent UK

5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash

The Irish had to wait 111 years for a first Test victory over the All Blacks.

The Independent UK

Ireland’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final hoodoo

Ireland have never won a World Cup knockout match.

The Independent UK

5 memorable meetings between Wales and Argentina

Wales have an impressive record against the Pumas.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Eddie Jones expected to quit Australia and ‘return to Japan’ after World Cup

The head coach oversaw the Wallabies’ first-ever World Cup pool stage exit in France

The Independent UK

Fiji hooker Sam Matavesi emerges as quarter-final doubt after death of father in Cornwall

Sireli Matavesi is the second immediate family member of a Fijian squad member to pass away during the World Cup

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell feels Ireland are becoming better at handling pressure

Test rugby’s top-ranked nation will bid to make history against New Zealand in Paris on Saturday evening.

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick to gamble on Farrell and Smith with Ford set for England axe

Steve Borthwick appears set to axe George Ford and install his captain Owen Farrell at fly-half for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Fiji

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The Guardian - UK

Sam Matavesi expected to play for Fiji against England despite father’s death

Fiji’s hooker Sam Matavesi is still expected to face England despite having dashed back to Cornwall to be with his family following the death of his father

The Independent UK

Jamie George urges England to use their big-game experience against Fiji

Fiji are appearing in the knockout phase for only the third time and their first since 2007.

The National (Scotland)

Experienced duo Thomson and Wassell return to Scotland line-up to face South Africa

Lisa Thomson and Emma Wassell, two of Scotland’s most experienced players, are back in the starting line-up to face South Africa tomorrow [Friday]…

The Independent UK

Jamie George sends message to England teammates ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Fiji

Jamie George believes his side are well equipped to handle the pressure of their last eight encounter with Fiji

The Guardian - AU

How the Socceroos’ 2003 upset win over England shaped Australian football

Two decades on from the historic friendly at Upton Park the rivals meet at Wembley to test how far the two teams have come

The Independent UK

Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are ready for ‘toughest game we’ve ever faced’

The world’s top-ranked nation are seeking to reach the last four of the tournament for the first time.

Evening Standard

Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are mentally ready to beat New Zealand and break World Cup quarter-final hoodoo

Ireland are the number-one ranked side in the world but have never previously progressed to a Rugby World Cup semi-final

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