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Rugby Union Weekly: Brilliant Boks and Six Nations Stateside?

South Africa recently secured a 3-1 triumph against New Zealand in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, sparking discussions on whether any international side can prevent the Springboks from capturing a historic third consecutive World Cup title. Meanwhile, England head coach Steve Borthwick has signed a contract extension, and debate continues over feedback from a recent interview with Conor O'Shea.

Speculation is also mounting regarding the prospect of staging a Six Nations fixture in the United States, an initiative supported by World Rugby ahead of the nation hosting the men's 2031 and women's 2033 World Cups.

In women's rugby, England's Red Roses mounted a successful comeback to overcome Australia in the WXV tournament. That competition has also been serving as a testing ground for a newly introduced size 4.5 ball.