Since the conclusion of the first leg of the Nations Championship, the Springboks and New Zealand have contested the high-profile Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, Australia have continued their upward trajectory with several notable results, and both Japan and Fiji have added valuable match exposure before heading north.

By contrast, the Six Nations sides have not played since July, and so it will add a different dynamic to proceedings as the November Tests get underway.

NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP SET TO SWING BACK INTO ACTION

Friday, 6 November

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22:10 – Ireland vs Argentina, Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Argentina arrive in Dublin desperately needing

Read the full article from The South African Rugby here.