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Selecting a World XV of players from the pacific isles, including those players that have gone on to represent other nations

England begin their Six Nations campaign on February 4th as France, led by Guy Novés, cross the channel to Twickenham. Eddie Jones’ side may have to start without Joe Launchbury with the news emerging today that the Wasps man will likely be kept out with a calf injury. The 25-year-old was omitted from the 33-man squad that will assemble in Brighton …

If a team were assembled, with the simple criteria that all the players in it must have a brother who also plays professional rugby, who would be selected? _____ 1. Mako Vunipola Older Brother to Billy, the Saracens man has been in outstanding form for club and country so far this year. Excellent in the loose and with ball carrying, …

As England waltzed to another victory over Warren Gatland’s faltering Wales side, Eddie Jones will be privately raising a wry smile after having a number of positives to take away from the game. Here, we give you just five of the reasons why Jones should feel more confident about his team’s chance in Australia this summer. 1) Impressive performances from …

Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa are famed for their interest in rugby, and given the size and population of the countries, they punch far above their weight. However, why is that? The Tuilagi and Vunipola brothers were being interviewed on The Clare Balding Show, and were quizzed as to why rugby is so popular in the South Pacific. Once we hear …