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Wales back-row Josh Navidi is out of the World Cup because of a hamstring injury.
England expect to have a fully fit squad to choose from when they face New Zealand in Saturday's World Cup semi-final in Yokohama.
World Rugby is investigating after referee Jaco Peyper appeared to mock sent-off France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina in a picture with Wales fans.
Wales lay to rest ghosts of 2011 with a near mirror image of events against France in Auckland eight years ago, writes Dafydd Pritchard.
The winner of England v New Zealand looks the likeliest champion, but you can't discount Wales, writes England World Cup-winner Matt Dawson.
Ex-Wigan and Hull KR second-row Joel Tomkins follows brother Sam to Catalans Dragons by signing a two-year deal in Perpignan.
The Great Britain Lions tour down under - view the schedule and details of live coverage on the BBC TV, iPlayer and online.
Australia win the men's World Cup Nines after beating New Zealand, while their trans-Tasman rivals claim the women's crown.
Super League club Hull FC hand 38-year-old forward Gareth Ellis a new one-year deal and sign Joe Cator from Leigh Centurions.
England's men and women both win their opening pool games at the inaugural World Cup Nines in Sydney.
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol | 1 | 5 |
| 2 | Worcester Warriors | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Exeter Chiefs | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | London Irish | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | Gloucester | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | Northampton Saints | 1 | 4 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornish Pirates | 2 | 10 |
| 2 | Newcastle Falcons | 2 | 9 |
| 3 | Nottingham | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | Bedford Blues | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | Coventry | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | Jersey Reds | 2 | 6 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Helens | 29 | 52 |
| 2 | Wigan Warriors | 29 | 36 |
| 3 | Salford Red Devils | 29 | 34 |
| 4 | Warrington Wolves | 28 | 32 |
| 5 | Castleford Tigers | 30 | 30 |
| 6 | Hull FC | 29 | 30 |
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