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July rugby Tests Week 2: Everything you need to know for the weekend

A tantalising three weeks of Test rugby kicks off this weekend, as the two rugby hemispheres collide across the globe. Stay across all the line-ups, team news, odds and our individual match previews here.

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Heroic Perth win might just be the making of these Wallabies

First they lost Quade Cooper in the warm-up, then Tom Banks and Allan Alaalatoa succumbed to injury and concussion respectively, and then came the red card. The Wallabies went on to win anyway.

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France fire in second half to overpower Japan

Winger Damian Penaud scored two tries as France put together a strong second-half performance for a commanding 42-23 victory over Japan in the first test at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi on Saturday.

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4dSam Bruce

'You can't spar against nothing': The big Wallabies-England talking points for Perth

At last kick-off is upon. Unfortunately for Eddie Jones, the build-up has come without a verbal sparring partner. But there is still plenty to discuss as the Wallabies host England in the first Test in Perth.

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What's new for rugby's top 10 nations this July?

The rugby world is set to reunite this July, with World Rugby's Test window bringing the northern and southern hemispheres together across the globe. So what shape are the top 10 in at this key juncture, and what might they be looking to nail down?

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July rugby Tests Week 1: Everything you need to know for the weekend

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Koroibete helps Panasonic to League One title

Tries from the Australian connection of Marika Koroibete and Dylan Riley have secured Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights the inaugural Japan Rugby League One title.

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England to host All Blacks, South Africa in 2022

England will host the All Blacks at Twickenham in November 2022 as part of a four-Test programme which includes world champions South Africa.

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Re-ranking world rugby's top 10 two years out from the World Cup

The halfway point between Rugby World Cups has been reached, with the countdown now on to France 2023. After a fascinating few weeks of cross-hemisphere play, where does the pecking order sit for the game's elite nations?

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Ireland tear Japan apart 60-5 with masterclass

Ireland tore Japan apart with a stunning display of attacking rugby, particularly from their dynamic pack, to mark captain Johnny Sexton's 100th cap with an impressive 60-5 victory at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

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What's new for rugby's top 10 nations this November series?

After two years apart, the elite rugby nations of the northern and southern hemispheres will reunite throughout November, providing a valuable marker two years out from the next global showpiece. Here's what you need to know.

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Paisami returns to Wallabies centres vs. Japan

Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami is set to make his return to the starting line-up on Saturday against Japan with their tackle-busting star Samu Kerevi unavailable for selection through injury.

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Rennie sweating on Kerevi fitness ahead of tour

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has been left sweating the fitness of star centre Samu Kerevi after the 28-year-old hobbled off the field in the Wallabies 32-17 win over Argentina on Saturday night.

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Wallabies confirm Japan Test en route to Europe

The Wallabies have locked in a date to play Japan in Oita next month, where they could come up against a name etched in Australian rugby history.

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Ireland to face New Zealand, U.S. in autumn

Ireland will host New Zealand in one of four international tests announced by the Irish Rugby Football Union for Andy Farrell's squad in October and November.

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Ireland edge past Japan in free-scoring thriller

Ireland survived some brilliant attacking Japanese play to gain revenge for their shock 2019 World Cup defeat with a 39-31 win in an entertaining and free-scoring match at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

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Murray replaces injured Jones as Lions captain

The British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland confirmed that captain Alun Wyn Jones will miss the South Africa tour after dislocating his shoulder in the warm-up win over Japan on Saturday.

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406dSam Bruce

Discussions underway over cross-border rugby comp with Japan

Super Rugby could be set for yet another structural change and a return to Asia after it was revealed that discussions have taken place around a new tournament that would pit leading Japanese Top League clubs against those from New Zealand and Australia.

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Not just money: Why Japan is becoming an increasing threat to Australian rugby

Brave Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph has offered an alarming insight into why the increasing player drain to Japan is becoming a huge headache for Australian rugby.

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Aussies swapping allegiance to Japan after Top League chance

Young midfielder Dylan Riley has become the third Australian-raised player in his Japan Top League team to declare their allegiance to the Brave Blossoms in a worrying trend for Australian rugby.

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Hooper backs Japan, but worries over more Tests

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper would love to see Japan play more international Tests, but says rugby's various governing bodies need to be careful not to burn out players in the process.

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Jones cleared to continue advisory role in Japan

Eddie Jones has been cleared to continue as a consultant for Japanese Top League side Suntory Sungoliath after the Rugby Football Union said there is no conflict of interest.

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Lions to face Japan in June ahead 2021 tour

The British and Irish Lions announced on Wednesday they will host Japan in Edinburgh next June ahead of their tour of South Africa.

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Hooper to take six month sabbatical in 2021

Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper will take up a six-month sabbatical deal to play rugby in Japan, leaving the NSW Waratahs without their biggest star for most of the next Super Rugby competition.

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Springboks Marx signs for Japan's Kubota Spears

South Africa's World Cup winning hooker Malcolm Marx has signed for Japanese Top League side the Kubota Spears.

2019 Rugby World Cup Table

Pool A
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	Japan	4	+53	19
2	Ireland	4	+94	16
3	Scotland	4	+64	11
4	Samoa	4	-70	5
5	Russia	4	-141	0
Pool B
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	New Zealand	4	+135	16
2	South Africa	4	+149	15
3	Italy	4	+20	12
4	Namibia	4	-141	2
5	Canada	4	-163	2
Pool C
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	England	4	+99	17
2	France	4	+28	15
3	Argentina	4	+15	11
4	Tonga	4	-38	6
5	United States of America	4	-104	0
Pool D
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	Wales	4	+67	19
2	Australia	4	+68	16
3	Fiji	4	+2	7
4	Georgia	4	-57	5
5	Uruguay	4	-80	4

2019 Top ScorersRugby World Cup

Points
Tries

Yu Tamura , FH
51
Matches 5
Kotaro Matsushima , FB
25
Matches 5
Kenki Fukuoka , W
20
Matches 4

Kotaro Matsushima , FB
5
Matches 5
Kenki Fukuoka , W
4
Matches 4
Pieter Labuschagne , FL
1
Matches 5

2019 RankingsRugby World Cup

JPN11^th
Tries Scored 1^st South Africa : 27 Tries Scored
SA1^st
13
27
JPN8^th
Points Difference 1^st South Africa : 149 Points Difference
SA1^st
53
149