Romanian Scrum Reigns Supreme
Some days it’s hard to pin down exactly what went wrong. Others, it hits you like a Moe special right across the chops. This was clearly one of those days.
Ireland Edge Australia In Thriller
Another terrific defensive performance by Ireland gave them the perfect ending to a magnificent international season as they pipped Australia in Dublin.
Eagles Miss Golden Opportunity
Fiji escaped the embarrassment of a loss to the Eagles by the skin of their teeth, just holding out after playing shorthanded for a quarter of the match.
Preview – Georgia vs Japan
Japan return to Tbilisi for the second time in three years as they face the Lelos in a fascinating contest between two evenly matched and improving sides.
Preview – France vs Argentina
France play host to Argentina with a clean sweep of the autumn tests within their grasp, and a chance to show some rare consistency in their performance.
Preview – Romania vs Canada
Canada return to the scene of their one point defeat a year ago, hoping to salvage something from a mediocre European tour against the defiant Romanians.
Preview – Scotland vs Tonga
Revenge will have to be served cool and damp as Scotland look to get one back on the great upsetters – the Ikale Tahi of Tonga – in drizzly Kilmarnock.
Preview – Italy vs South Africa
After coming up short against Argentina in a match they probably should have won, Italy welcome South Africa with only the faintest hint of sincerity.
Preview – Fiji vs USA
Two sides looking to end the year on a high meet up again in neutral territory as Fiji face the United States at the Stade de la Rabine in Vannes, France.
Team Of The Week
It wasn’t easy, with more strong team performances than individual ones, but a team has been scraped together with 12 different countries represented!