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Mike Blair: 'I took a lot on my shoulders at Edinburgh but I don't regret it'
The former Edinburgh coach on why he had to step down, and his new life in Japan.
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The All Blacks feel the need for speed
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Leinster's seismic tactical shift could bring philosophical turbulence for Ireland
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Aphelele Fassi: 'I’ve got a better chance of making a difference if I start putting in consistent performances'
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Aaron Wainwright: 'It might sound weird, but I’m glad I was dropped. It ignited a fire in my belly'
The rejuvenated Wales backrow relives his journey from outcast to standout, and the World Cup hurt that still lingers
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Eddie Jones: coaching genius or court jester?
The returning Japan supremo works in a world of lightning speed and sudden contradiction.
