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The new zealand national rugby union team also known as the all blacks has played 35 matches against wales, winning 32 of them. Former ireland head coach joe schmidt admits that he is missing the adrenalin rush that comes with being a coach at the highest level. South africa rugby almanac wallabies in south africa. Ireland brushed past a woeful south africa side to come away from their opening autumn international with a 383 win at the aviva stadium. Ireland v south africa rugby tickets 2020 ireland v.
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