For The Love Of Rugby
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England's most capped men love rugby. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole review the biggest games and chat to the biggest names in their favourite sport. They spent 20 years together at Leicester Tigers, toured together for the British & Irish Lions and now podcast together every Monday and Thursday.
Episódios 352
Double Down or Embrace Chaos? Steve Borthwick's England Squad Dilemma
The 2026/27 season is well underway and ahead of Prem Rugby's Derby Weekend, reporters Dan Cole and Robbie Owen from Squidge Rugby assess how England's brightest prospects are shaping up. Spain are bidding to …
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The 2026/27 season is well underway and ahead of Prem Rugby's Derby Weekend, reporters Dan Cole and Robbie Owen from Squidge Rugby assess how England's brightest prospects are shaping up.
Spain are bidding to host the 2035 World Cup, could this pave the way for them to join the Six Nations? And more importantly, does this mean Coley can fulfill his dream of playing in a radical new competition?
Plus, a deep dive into Wales's Nations Championship squad; and was the Bledisloe Cup all a bit disappointing?
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Has The Champions Cup Exposed English Rugby?
The Investec Champions Cup is BACK! Dan Cole and Steven Kitshoff have peeled themselves from their sofas to talk about all the action... With the URC and Top 14 teams dominating, what does this say about the …
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The Investec Champions Cup is BACK! Dan Cole and Steven Kitshoff have peeled themselves from their sofas to talk about all the action...
With the URC and Top 14 teams dominating, what does this say about the state of English club rugby? And could it affect the national team?
That said, on Friday night under the lights at Kingsholm, Gloucester stood firm against the Galacticos of Bordeaux; whilst their West Country rivals Exeter came within a whisker of an historic result in Toulouse.
Meanwhile, with the Bulls and Stormers securing emphatic wins, is this a sign that South African teams are taking the competition seriously?
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Jack Conan: Leinster’s Final Curse & Springbok Rivalry
Ben and Dan are back with a SPECIAL BONUS episode for all of you, as the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup return this weekend! Leinster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions back-rower Jack Conan joins the …
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Ben and Dan are back with a SPECIAL BONUS episode for all of you, as the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup return this weekend!
Leinster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions back-rower Jack Conan joins the lads for a chat about all things Investec Champions Cup, Nations Championship and much more.
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It's Time for an English Team to Win the Investec Champions Cup
The Investec Champions Cup begins this weekend and Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Anthony Watson have headed to the Investec office to preview the biggest international club rugby tournament in the world. 🎶 Music …
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The Investec Champions Cup begins this weekend and Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Anthony Watson have headed to the Investec office to preview the biggest international club rugby tournament in the world.
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Big Ben's Wild Celebrations | Champions Cup Special
Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson have travelled to Lyon to speak to some of rugby’s biggest names for the launch of the Investec Champions Cup. We catch up with our old mate - and two-time winner - Ben Tameifuna …
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Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson have travelled to Lyon to speak to some of rugby’s biggest names for the launch of the Investec Champions Cup.
We catch up with our old mate - and two-time winner - Ben Tameifuna about his iconic celebrations.
Jordan Larmour also joins to share the perspective of a Leinster side that were defeated in Bilbao.
Leicester Tigers young star Emeka Ilione might just be one of the most interesting rugby players in the game today: a unit on the pitch who’s spent his time away injured training as a doctor.
Plus, Stormers sensation Riley Norton chats about his decision to snub a cricket career to forge his way into the bomb squad; and former England-turned-Racing 92 lock Jonny Hill reveals he is a FTLOR superfan.
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The Maro Itoje You Don’t Know: Captaincy, Politics & Nigerian Roots
Maro Itoje, like you've never heard him before. The Saracens, England, and British & Irish Lions captain is a modern great. Today, he sits down with Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson to tell his story in his words …
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Maro Itoje, like you've never heard him before.
The Saracens, England, and British & Irish Lions captain is a modern great. Today, he sits down with Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson to tell his story in his words.
How has his 'Lagos in London' upbringing shaped him to become the person he is today?
Do his politics influence his leadership style?
And how is he approaching completing one of the largest trophy cabinets in world rugby by winning the Webb Ellis trophy?
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Ranking The Biggest Rugby Clubs In The World
Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Squidge Rugby take on the unenviable task of ranking the top 50 club sides in world rugby, with plenty of debate and hot topics as their individual selections are combined into a …
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Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Squidge Rugby take on the unenviable task of ranking the top 50 club sides in world rugby, with plenty of debate and hot topics as their individual selections are combined into a comprehensive list.
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Peter O’Mahony: World Cup Regrets & Why Farrell Is Better Than Rassie
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have jetted off to Dublin to chat with Ireland, Munster, and British & Irish Lions legend Peter O’Mahony! Peter reflects on his amazing career, upon the release of his new autobiography …
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Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have jetted off to Dublin to chat with Ireland, Munster, and British & Irish Lions legend Peter O’Mahony!
Peter reflects on his amazing career, upon the release of his new autobiography All In.Talk begins with Ireland’s World Cup Frustrations in 2019 and 2023, and the key differences between playing under Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell.
We couldn’t have Mr Munster on the pod and not chat about his beloved region, with the highs of winning a URC and playing under the genius Rassie Erasmus, to a fiery end involving a pen being thrown at him.
This, and plenty more, on the latest episode of For The Love Of Rugby!
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Reacting To A CHAOTIC Prem Weekend & 745 Game with Jim Hamilton
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole review the opening round of the Prem season from Mattioli Woods Welford Road, moments before Ben takes to the pitch, one more time in the cross-code 745 game. To help fight MND, you can …
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Ben Youngs and Dan Cole review the opening round of the Prem season from Mattioli Woods Welford Road, moments before Ben takes to the pitch, one more time in the cross-code 745 game.
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PREM Investment: Gamechanger or Dealbreaker? ft. Maro Itoje, Freddie Steward & LRZ
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are back at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium to speak to the game's biggest stars ahead of a the 2025/26 PREM season. Newcastle Red Bulls and Exeter Chiefs have received huge investment, so …
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Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are back at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium to speak to the game's biggest stars ahead of a the 2025/26 PREM season.
Newcastle Red Bulls and Exeter Chiefs have received huge investment, so Christian Wade and Daf Jenkins share how rugby is changing.
England captain Maro Itoje fills the boys in about his summer off and Freddie Steward has plenty of stories about his off-season. And defenders, watch out - Louis Rees-Zammit is back to his best.
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Finn Russell, Fin Smith & George Ford: World Cup Ambitions & PREM Legacy
Ahead of the 2025/26 PREM Rugby season, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium to speak to the game's biggest stars. Finn Russell shares his burning ambition to cement his legacy by winning …
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Ahead of the 2025/26 PREM Rugby season, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium to speak to the game's biggest stars. Finn Russell shares his burning ambition to cement his legacy by winning domestic and international trophies, Fin Smith and George Ford take us inside their battle for the England fly-half jersey, Wales captain Jac Morgan discusses his recent transfer to Gloucester and Fin Baxter brings us inside his infamous meeting with the Princess of Wales.
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Scotland Women's New Era | Prepped and Ready to go against The Black Ferns
A new era for the Scotland Women, camp witching hours, cool heads and a whole lot of Scotland Pride. All thanks to Vodafone, the official WXV Series Partner and partner of Scottish Rugby, we're going behind the …
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A new era for the Scotland Women, camp witching hours, cool heads and a whole lot of Scotland Pride. All thanks to Vodafone, the official WXV Series Partner and partner of Scottish Rugby, we're going behind the jersey and getting to know Scotland Women, Rhona Lloyd, Sarah Bonar and Helen Nelson ahead of their game against New Zealands Black Ferns on Saturday. Vodafone are all about creating meaningful connections between players and fans, and if you want to win tickets to Scotland vs Australia on Sat 26th, click https://www.instagram.com/p/DdZL8oYqWYY/?stkn=dDBqNXA4OGI2Mmlj and enter before Tuesday 22nd 11:59pm
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Rugby’s MAD Holiday In Brazil | England Stars Preview Season
What REALLY happens on an England Rugby summer holiday? 👀 Ben Youngs and Dan Cole get the full story from Ben Earl and Alex Mitchell — from the highs, the chaos, and everything in between. Plus, Seb Atkinson …
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What REALLY happens on an England Rugby summer holiday? 👀 Ben Youngs and Dan Cole get the full story from Ben Earl and Alex Mitchell — from the highs, the chaos, and everything in between. Plus, Seb Atkinson joins us to talk all things Gloucester and pre-season, while Nathan Hughes gives his verdict on how the world’s rugby leagues really compare. 🌍🏉 This is For The Love Of European Rugby.
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Six Nations In The USA: Good Idea?! Springboks Smash All Blacks To Win Series & Answering Your Borthwick Questions
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole react to South Africa's series-clinching 43-28 win in Baltimore, winning the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 3-1. As well as reacting to the match, the duo talk all things USA amid rumours Six …
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Ben Youngs and Dan Cole react to South Africa's series-clinching 43-28 win in Baltimore, winning the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 3-1. As well as reacting to the match, the duo talk all things USA amid rumours Six Nations fixtures could be held there, ahead of the 2031 Rugby World Cup. Plus, a look at the Red Roses' WXV win over Australia, and the lads react to your comments after Steve Borthwick's England contract extension.
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Predicting The 26/27 PREM with Squidge Rugby
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined by Robbie Owen from Squidge Rugby as they give their predictions for the 2026/27 PREM Rugby season. Ranking each of their top 10s, play-off winners, and a whole host of other …
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Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined by Robbie Owen from Squidge Rugby as they give their predictions for the 2026/27 PREM Rugby season.
Ranking each of their top 10s, play-off winners, and a whole host of other awards predictions, the trio delve into what will be one of the most hotly anticipated season in recent history.
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Borthwick Extends England Contract: Pressure Still On?
England Rugby have announced that Steve Borthwick is set to extend his contract past the 2027 Rugby World Cup and until after the 2028 Six Nations. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole react to the news that the head coach …
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England Rugby have announced that Steve Borthwick is set to extend his contract past the 2027 Rugby World Cup and until after the 2028 Six Nations.
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole react to the news that the head coach will remain in the top job of English Rugby.
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Relentless Springboks Power Past All Blacks | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 3rd Test Review
South Africa's Springboks have roared back against New Zealand to go 2-1 ahead in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole break down the action of another fascinating instalment in the series …
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South Africa's Springboks have roared back against New Zealand to go 2-1 ahead in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole break down the action of another fascinating instalment in the series between the best sides in world rugby.
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The Brutal Reality of Semi-Pro Rugby
Join Ben Youngs and Dan Cole for a Special For The Love of CHAMP* Rugby Episode! The lads are joined by Hartpury's Will Crane, who by weekday is a Mortgage Advisor, and by weekend is a true CHAMP Warrior. From …
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Join Ben Youngs and Dan Cole for a Special For The Love of CHAMP* Rugby Episode!
The lads are joined by Hartpury's Will Crane, who by weekday is a Mortgage Advisor, and by weekend is a true CHAMP Warrior.
From bus trips to players soiling themselves, from the gritty CHAMP to being thrown into the Champions Cup against Europe's elite, this episode has every angle of semi-pro rugby in England covered, and is one not to be missed.
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How The Springboks Levelled The Series | Greatest Rivalry 2nd Test Review
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole dissect the action from the latest round of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series. Is Cheslin Kolbe the best player in the world right now? What's the beef between Rennie and Rassie at scrum …
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Ben Youngs and Dan Cole dissect the action from the latest round of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series. Is Cheslin Kolbe the best player in the world right now? What's the beef between Rennie and Rassie at scrum time? And what to expect in Round 3?
PLUS a conversation with the director of 'Lomu', the brand-new documentary about rugby's greatest star, ahead of the film's release on September 7th.
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Inside England's Crazy Week in Argentina: Joe Heyes Reveals All
England's Men's Player of the Year Joe Heyes joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in the For The Love Of Rugby studio to reflect on a whirlwind summer of rugby. In a season that began and ended in Argentina, Joe …
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England's Men's Player of the Year Joe Heyes joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in the For The Love Of Rugby studio to reflect on a whirlwind summer of rugby.
In a season that began and ended in Argentina, Joe brings us inside an England camp that has endured huge highs and lows across the past 12 months.
A fellow Leicester Tigers academy graduate, Joe reflects on his journey through the club under Coley's wing, building confidence through rugby, and almost becoming a professional footballer.
This is a fascinating insight from one of modern rugby's great characters. Who knows, maybe we'll have to get him back on for a history podcast...
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All Blacks Thump Springboks in Greatest Rivalry Opener
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole review the opening round of the Greatest Rivalry series between New Zealand and South Africa, before revealing the reality behind Eddie Hearn's 1-million-pound plan for Pollock, Bath's …
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Ben Youngs and Dan Cole review the opening round of the Greatest Rivalry series between New Zealand and South Africa, before revealing the reality behind Eddie Hearn's 1-million-pound plan for Pollock, Bath's reported move to Reading, and how Leicester's new kit has gone down with the old guard?
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Rugby's Greatest Rivalry: Why You Should Care About Springboks v All Blacks
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry is here. South Africa host the All Blacks at Ellis Park this Saturday in the opening Test of their huge four-match series. As you'd expect, it's not exactly been a relaxed build-up to …
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Rugby's Greatest Rivalry is here. South Africa host the All Blacks at Ellis Park this Saturday in the opening Test of their huge four-match series. As you'd expect, it's not exactly been a relaxed build-up to this monster series, with both Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie using the media to spin things in their favour. Dan Cole is joined by double World Cup-winning Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff for an unrivalled insight into the South African preparations as they prepare to face their greatest rivals.
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The Future of Rugby: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu vs Ruben Love
Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs are back for another Greatest Rivalry debate! This time, they turn their attention to the next generation of rugby’s No.10s, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu going head-to-head with …
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Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs are back for another Greatest Rivalry debate!
This time, they turn their attention to the next generation of rugby’s No.10s, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu going head-to-head with New Zealand star Ruben Love.
But the debate doesn’t stop there…
With a score of fly-halfs entering the conversation as wildcards, who really deserves to be ranked as the best of the bunch?
From attacking ability and game management to big-match experience and future potential, the boys put rugby’s leading fly-halves under the microscope.
So, who would you pick at 10?
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Ardie Savea vs Pieter-Steph Du Toit: Who Is Rugby's Best Back-Row?
Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson return for another Greatest Rivalry debate! This time, they're looking at the back-row, with two iconic players going head to head, and this one gets heated. The question beckons …
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Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson return for another Greatest Rivalry debate!
This time, they're looking at the back-row, with two iconic players going head to head, and this one gets heated.
The question beckons, who is better; All Blacks talisman Ardie Savea, or two-time World Rugby player of the year, Pieter-Steph Du Toit?
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Will Jordan vs Cheslin Kolbe: Who Is The Best Winger In The World?
Join Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson as they begin a BRAND NEW series over the Summer, with the Greatest Rivalry just around the corner. Comparing and debating the best players in the Springboks’ and All Blacks’ …
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Join Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson as they begin a BRAND NEW series over the Summer, with the Greatest Rivalry just around the corner.
Comparing and debating the best players in the Springboks’ and All Blacks’ sides, up first we have the battle of the wingers; Will Jordan vs Cheslin Kolbe.
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The Business of Rugby | Prem Club Owner Reveals the Financial Reality
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined by Sale Sharks Co-Owner Michelle Orange to discuss what it's really like to own and run a professional rugby club. There was no topic off-limits, ranging from salary caps to …
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Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined by Sale Sharks Co-Owner Michelle Orange to discuss what it's really like to own and run a professional rugby club. There was no topic off-limits, ranging from salary caps to chartering flights; this episode uncovers all.
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Ben Stokes: Why I Retired From England Cricket
Jos Buttler and Stuart Broad, our friends from For The Love Of Cricket, have a treat for you! They've sat down with their former teammate and recently retired captain Ben Stokes for a worldwide exclusive …
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Jos Buttler and Stuart Broad, our friends from For The Love Of Cricket, have a treat for you!
They've sat down with their former teammate and recently retired captain Ben Stokes for a worldwide exclusive podcast and they've given us a snippet.
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Ranking Rugby’s Top 10 Coaches of All Time
Who is the best Rugby coach of the 21st century? Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs rank their 10 greatest rugby coaches, debating the masterminds who defined the modern era. From World Cup winners to revolutionary …
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Who is the best Rugby coach of the 21st century?
Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs rank their 10 greatest rugby coaches, debating the masterminds who defined the modern era.
From World Cup winners to revolutionary tacticians, the former England stars count down their definitive top 10 with plenty of debate along the way.
Stand by for Dan Cole’s "supercomputer", which throws a spanner in the works and ranks every coach using trophies, win percentage and a host of other stats to deliver its own verdict.
The results throw up some huge surprises, including one coaching giant missing out on the top three entirely.
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RANKED: Top 10 Players In World Rugby Right Now
Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs rank the 10 best rugby players in the world right now - and the Nations Championship has changed everything. Fresh off the first stage of the Nations Championship, the ex-England …
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Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs rank the 10 best rugby players in the world right now - and the Nations Championship has changed everything.
Fresh off the first stage of the Nations Championship, the ex-England internationals and British and Irish Lions settle the debate once and for all.
The lads run through their definitive top 10, using the Nations Championship as the key benchmark.
Expect strong opinions, plenty of disagreement, and a few names that might just surprise you.
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Rugby's Ultimate Test: How To Beat The Springboks
South Africa's Springboks are possibly rugby's greatest ever international team. They've won two Rugby World Cups in a row, are coached by the genius of Rassie Erasmus and have a never-ending conveyor belt of …
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South Africa's Springboks are possibly rugby's greatest ever international team. They've won two Rugby World Cups in a row, are coached by the genius of Rassie Erasmus and have a never-ending conveyor belt of destructive talent. How can they possibly be stopped? Well, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have parked their pink JAECOO on a rugby pitch in Northern England to find out...
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