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Scotland 23-31 New Zealand: Finn Russell’s boot had built a nine-point second-half lead before two late All Blacks tries

Gregor Townsend's warriors almost downed the All Blacks after scoring 23 unanswered points but there was a late sting.

Scotland’s wait for a first victory over New Zealand continues as the All Blacks fought back to claim a 31-23 win at Murrayfield

We examine five things we have learned from Saturday’s games

Pumas buckled by physical Wales in Cardiff arm-wrestle.

Wales bounced back from their heavy defeat at the hands of New Zealand

A seven-try drubbing of underwhelming opposition was a significant improvement.

England 52-13 Japan: Freddie Steward inspires Eddie Jones' team to an improved performance a week on from shock Argentina loss and gives them belief they can challenge New Zealand

The French, who will host next year's World Cup, claimed their twelfth straight victory on Saturday, edging the world champion Springboks 30-26 in a dour, physical and frequently brutal clash in which both sides had men sent off. France open the global competition next September with a match against the…