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Rassie Erasmus has labelled England “desperate” and warned his South Africa players to expect a “very tough game” at Twickenham on Saturday.

ben coles Warren Gatland and Wales have had a torrid 2024 - Getty Images /Dan Mullan

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Red cards are now such a familiar sight in Test rugby that the shock factor has gone. Back in 2002 it was a different story. South Africa came to Twickenham desperate to win with their tour going off the rails, when Jannes Labuschagne was sent off after just 23 minutes for a dangerous tackle on Jonny Wilkinson, catching the fly-half late following a clearance.

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Scotland 15 South Africa 32

Jannes Labuschagne gets his marching orders from referee Paddy O'Brien for his reckless challenge on Jonny Wilkinson in 2002 - Shutterstock

Brett Robinson has been elected as the new World Rugby chair by a narrow vote of 27 to 25 over Abdel Benazzi, replacing the outgoing chairman Bill Beaumont.

Brett Robinson has been elected as the new World Rugby chair by a narrow vote of 27 to 25 over Abdel Benazzi, replacing the outgoing chairman Bill Beaumont.

RFU appear to have reacted to suggestions that not providing a singer for opposing national anthems displayed a lack of respect