Marland Yarde scores a try for England against Argentina

Yarde scored two tries in the 51-26 victory over their hosts

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Sam Warburton's protégé Josh Navidi ready for his Wales debut

Josh Navidi believes growing up in the shadows of current and former British and Irish Lions pair Sam Warburton and Martyn Williams has finally paid dividends, having been primed for his Wales debut.

British and Irish Lions 2013: Decision on whether to replace Cian Healy expected in next 48 hours

The Irish prop was hurt in the warm-up match against Western Force

British and Irish Lions 213: Decision on whether to replace Cian Healy expected in next 48 hours

The Irish prop was hurt in the warm-up match against Western Force

Stuart Hogg with the Lions mascot
Paul O'Connell poses after being announced as the Lions captain in their first match against the Barbarians
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Northampton flanker Calum Clark ruled out of England squad

Clark was ruled out of England's summer tour of South Africa last year and the autumn internationals

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British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland prepares for this summers tour of Australia

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British and Irish Lions head coach claims Wales captain's relationship with officials can have a 'positive influence' on the tour

Richard Hill’s exit from Worcester was confirmed last night

Worcester confirm departure of Richard Hill

Last weekend's heavy defeat at Saracens was the Midlanders' eighth in nine league outings

The injured Ryan Jones and Gethin Jenkins of Wales lift the Six Nations Championship trophy

Friday night matches return as Six Nations dates for 2014 and 2015 are announced

Wales host Italy in the opening game of the 2014 tournament

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Ewen McKenzie 'interested' in Ireland job

A replacement for Declan Kidney is being sought

Wales scrum-half Lloyd Williams faces month out of action

Williams was hurt during Cardiff Blues' RaboDirect PRO12 defeat against the Ospreys

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