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Stats and facts: France v South Africa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With less than 10 months to go to the Rugby World Cup hosts France welcome holders South Africa to Marseille on Saturday.   Here's a look a few stats and facts ahead of their...

A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...

World Rankings Permutations: Major shake up on the cards

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the world ranking permutations for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series and Dubai internationals this weekend.   There is a major potential shake-up on...

Mzwandile Stick disappointed with SA ‘A’ result but proud of the players’ fight

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Thomas du Toit were bitterly disappointed after the team’s defeat against Munster at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork on Thursday night, in...

France vs SA: Boks face ultimate test in Marseille

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It is a contest that has been in the minds French and South African rugby fans for many months already and is set to finally materialise at Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday evening.   The...

Wales name team to play Argentina

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Wayne Pivac has named the Wales senior men’s team to face Argentina in the second round of the Autumn Nations Series.       Captain Justin Tipuric, who marked his...

The French name matchday squad to face South Africa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The French staff have named an unchanged starting lineup to face the Springboks.   Two new faces feature on the bench in Wardi and Chalureau.