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Lions Inept PerformanceThe defeat against the Brumbies was sadly one of the most inept performances in Lion’s history. It will have little bearing on Saturday’s test match, but it showed the heavy downside of Gatland’s policy of cutting selection corners for the benefit of the test team.
The 'RR' looks at the rising stars emerging from the Junior World ChampionshipWith New Zealand, South Africa, England and Wales through to the semi-finals, and all have had to do it the hard way, the 2013 Junior World Championships is living up to expectations.
New Look Argentina Must Grow Up FastDiego Albanese looks at why the Argentinians need to focus on getting the basics right before adding South American flair.
El joven equipo argentino debe madurar rápidamenteHabíamos anticipado la semana pasada, que este 1er test contra Inglaterra, era una linda y exigente oportunidad para este joven equipo argentino… y vaya que lo fue!.
Ben Youngs must start for the LionsWayne Smith praises the rugby being played by the Lion’s thus far and thinks that Ben Youngs must be included in the starting lineup.
Ode To BoweIt must be hoped that reports of Tommy Bowe’s tour ending injury have been greatly exaggerated.
Los Pumas probarán nuevos jugadores contra InglaterraLos próximos partidos de la Argentina contra la Inglaterra de Tom Wood serán una rigurosa prueba para su programa de desarrollo.
The Pumas will test out new players against EnglandThe Rugby Site’s newest recruit says that Argentina’s forthcoming matches against Tom Wood’s England team will be the acid test of their development programme
Lions back three shine but more pack drill requiredThe Lions opening match against the Force brought Gatland some good news and a huge work schedule
You can always rely on France to be unreliableWayne Smith previews the forthcoming series between New Zealand and France and is ready to be amazed
