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  NEW: The Third Half – Analysis of the 6 Nations, Conor O’Shea and Chris Ashton

  This week Matt and Jamie talk through some of the other nations squads announced this week, Conor O'Shea's departure from Harlequins and touch on Chris Ashton's 10 week ban.

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  Eddie Jones names 6 Nations England squad

  LONDON - New England coach Eddie Jones has included 7 uncapped players in his England squad for the start of the 6 Nations in three weeks time.

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  Saracens sign Schalk Burger

  LONDON - London-based side Saracens has signed Springbok legend Schalk Burger in a coup for the team currently leading the Aviva Premiership.

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  Wasps need to turn fast start into long term results

  OPINION: London Wasps’s slow resurgence over the last few years was demonstrated through some emphatic performances in the European Champions Cup over the past few weeks.

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  Cheika says no way, no how to England job

  LONDON - Current Wallaby Coach Michael Cheika has adamantly refused any notion that he would replace Stuart Lancaster as England Coach.

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  VIDEO: The Third Half – Stuart Lancaster departs and the plight of PIs

  Video credit: The Rugby Revolution

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  Sam Burgess leaves Bath to return to the NRL

  LONDON - Former Bath Rugby flanker Sam Burgess has officially left the club and will return to play for his old team, the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League.

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  Schmidt gambles with Sexton for Argentina clash

  LONDON - Ireland Coach Joe Schmidt has shaken off mid-week media gossip and named star fly half Johnny Sexton in his starting lineup to play Argentina on Sunday evening.

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  Cotter makes four changes for Wallabies clash

  LONDON - Scotland Coach Vern Cotter has made four changes to the side that beat Samoa for Scotland's crunch quarter final clash against Australia at Twickenham on Sunday.

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  France recall Parra, drop Bastareaud for All Blacks

  LONDON - France Coach Philippe Saint Andre has recalled scrum-half and ever reliable kicked Morgan Parra for quarter final clash against the All Blacks.