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Tonight's rugby news as Rassie Erasmus banned again after controversial tweets and Pivac identifies Wales problem position

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Wales Online

Erasmus needs to be reined in over referee criticism: Gatland

London (AFP) - South African rugby authorities should have a word in Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus's ear and tell him to stop criticising match referees, says former Wales head coach Warren Gatland.

AFP

Warren Gatland slams 'indefensible' behaviour of South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus

Former Wales head coach Warren Gatland has criticised South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus for his habit of critiquing refereeing decisions against his side via social media

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Springbok chief Erasmus insists latest tweets not aimed at referees

London (AFP) - Rassie Erasmus has insisted his latest controversial tweets highlighting decisions going against South Africa are not a fresh attack on referees, as former top official Nigel Owens slammed the Springbok supremo's conduct.

AFP

Rassie Erasmus has become a figure of embarrassment with his paranoid Twitter crusade

Once again, South Africa's director of rugby took to Twitter to post sarcastic tweets about an official's performance

Wales Online

Marseille pre-Rugby World Cup experience 'great' despite loss for Willemse's Boks

Marseille (AFP) - South Africa fly-half Damian Willemse said it was "great" to experience a sold-out Marseille crowd on Saturday before next year's Rugby World Cup despite the 30-26 loss to France.

AFP

France beat Boks but not yet ready for tag of Rugby World Cup favourites

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…

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'Too early' to call France as Rugby World Cup favourites says Ramos

Marseille (AFP) - France full-back Thomas Ramos said it was "too early" to claim his side were favourites for next year's Rugby World Cup after Saturday’s win over holders South Africa in Marseille.

AFP

Sunday rugby news as Pivac reveals plans for his Wales team selection against Georgia and Dupont sent off in France thriller

The latest rugby stories on another busy weekend of autumn internationals

Wales Online

Galthie's France 'on right path' to Rugby World Cup with South Africa win

Marseille (AFP) - France head coach Fabien Galthie said on Saturday his side "are on the right path" for next year's Rugby World Cup after edging Webb Ellis trophy holders South Africa 30-26 in Marseille.

AFP

France lay down Rugby World Cup marker with South Africa win

Marseille (AFP) - France edged South Africa 30-26 in the Autumn Nations Series in Marseille on Saturday after both sides had leading players shown red cards for dangerous play.

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France vs South Africa LIVE rugby: Result and reaction as Les Bleus snatch thrilling win from remarkable Test

France 30-26 South Africa: Les Bleus snatched victory as both teams had a man sent off in an incredible Test match

The Independent UK

Concussed Springbok Wiese replaced by Smith for France Test

Paris (AFP) - Springboks No.8 Jasper Wiese has been ruled out of this weekend's Autumn Nations Series Test due to concussion and replaced by Kwagga Smith, South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Friday.

AFP

Springboks' concussed Wiese replaced by Smith for France Test

Paris (AFP) - Springboks No.8 Jasper Wiese has been ruled out of this weekend's Autumn Nations Series Test due to concussion and has been replaced by Kwagga Smith, South African Rugby's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Friday.

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The Independent UK

Ireland vs Fiji: Key talking points ahead of autumn international

Rugby’s top-ranked nation will look to back up last weekend’s win over world champions South Africa

The Independent UK

Tadhg Furlong ‘never even dreamed’ of being Ireland captain

Leinster’s Furlong, who has 61 caps, has not captained a side since his days with Ireland Under-18s

AFP

Le Roux returns for Springboks to counter France's 'unique' kicking game

Paris (AFP) - South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber said on Tuesday he had named Willie le Roux at full-back for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series Test with France in Marseille to deal with the hosts' "unique" kicking game.

Irish Mirror

South Africa 'A' side to face Munster named for sell-out Páirc Ui Chaoimh clash

14 capped Springboks in the line-up for the record-breaking Thursday night encounter at the Cork ground

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AFP

Three Rugby World Cup pointers from Ireland v South Africa

Paris (AFP) - World ranked number one Ireland move on from their gritty win over world champions South Africa to take on crowd-pleasing Fiji next Saturday while the Springboks face Six Nations Grand Slam champions France.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell knows exactly what he wants from his Ireland team

The Irish are the world’s top-ranked nation and beat South Africa in Dublin to lay down a marker ahead of next year’s World Cup

Irish Mirror

Rassie Erasmus questions refereeing decisions as South African media furiously react to Ireland loss

Erasmus thanked the Irish supporters for the atmosphere they created at the Aviva Stadium, saying it was a game of "big battles", before adding "but small margins"

The Independent UK

‘We’ve done nothing really’: Johnny Sexton plays down Ireland rugby accomplishments

The world No 1 side added South Africa to the scalp of New Zealand but Sexton is targeting trophies

Irish Mirror

Josh van der Flier plays down try scoring exploits as Ireland defeat South Africa

van der Flier was to the fore for Ireland in a fantastic display which earned him the Player of the Match award

AFP

Irish edge world champions South Africa in Test thriller

Dublin (AFP) - Ireland, the number one ranked team in the world, edged world champions South Africa 19-16 in a thrilling rugby Test at Lansdowne Road on Saturday for a 10th successive home win.

The Independent UK

Ireland shrug off injury setbacks to dig in for tense win over South Africa

A pulsating Dublin Test match was lit up by Mack Hansen’s try in the second half

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