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All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw added another accolade to his illustrious career in Saturday's win over France as he became Test rugby's most-capped captain.

With just four days to go until England’s first match against the All Blacks since last year’s epic victory, Lucozade Sport caught up with Mako Vunipola, Chris Ashton and Joel Tomkins to find out what it takes to earn the England shirt and what winning a place in the national squad means to them…

After another enthralling weekend of international rugby, with all of the world’s best teams in action, Talking Rugby Union wanted to bring you all of the scores, analysis and reaction.

England made it two wins from two in the QBE Autumn Internationals this Saturday, with an unconvincing 31-12 victory over Argentina at Twickenham.

With only one day to go until the second round of the 2013 QBE Autumn Internationals, there is something for everyone this weekend, with ten matches in the northern hemisphere.

The All Blacks were far from convincing with their messy but one-sided victory over Japan 54-6 to retain the Raeburn Shield.

After two defeats in the 2013 Rugby Championship, home and away, Australia get a third chance to take on New Zealand this weekend in Dunedin. But can they win?

Despite making a prolific start to his New Zealand career on the wing with 12 tries in 21 matches including eight in the 2013 Rugby Championship, Ben Smith is set to play the rest of the season at outside centre. But is this the right way for the All Blacks to go?

New Zealand beat hosts Australia 40-19 to win the 2013 Gold Coast Sevens, coming from behind in the final match to clinch victory.

The final round of the 2013 Rugby Championship produced a superb advert for the game of rugby with New Zealand beating South Africa 38-27 in Johannesburg.

Watch as coaches Heyneke Meyer and Steve Hansen give their view on New Zealand's 38-27 win over South Africa in the final game of the 2013 Rugby Championship in Johannesburg.

Springboks captain Jean de Villiers has called for his side to maintain intensity for the full 80 minutes in the 2013 Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand.

Returning New Zealand captain Richie McCaw says the All Blacks are excited ahead of this weekend's 2013 Rugby Championship decider in Johannesburg.

The 2013 Rugby Championship title is up for grabs when New Zealand meet South Africa at Johannesburg's Ellis Park this weekend.

1995 World Cup-winning captain Francois Pienaar says this weekend's Rugby Championship decider could be the biggest game Ellis Park has ever hosted.

The Rugby Championship's penultimate round saw favourites New Zealand and South Africa both take convincing victories.

South Africa forwards coach Johann van Graan says that his side will have to be 'very clever and very clinical' if they are to beat New Zealand in the 2013 Rugby Championship decider on Saturday.

Argentina and New Zealand are stepping up their preparations for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash in La Plata.

It was South Africa who made the biggest statement of the third round of the 2013 Rugby Championship with an emphatic 38-12 crushing of Australia.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen and vice-captain Kieran Read offer their thoughts following New Zealand's 28-13 Rugby Championship win over Argentina.