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Rugby: Samoa revel in role of being giant killers

Dramatic wins provide reminder of their menace, writes Dana Johannsen.

Rugby: Dragon too often slain by the underdog

Welsh have painful memories of losing to Pacific Islanders, writes Dana Johannsen.

Michael Guerin: How to make some seriously easy cash

Overseas preoccupation with other sports gives savvy Kiwis the chance to capitalise on superior knowledge, writes Michael Guerin.

Ian Borthwick: Even out of form, France can still win

France can do it, just don't say 'dark horses', writes Ian Borthwick

Wayne Shelford: A tournament marked by gulf in quality

Handful of top sides too far ahead, writes Wayne Shelford

Rugby: Read in for battle of No 8s

Kieran Read's ferocious workrate is one reason the All Blacks want him back - but there is far more to his game, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Chris Hewett: As always, England will get their kicks

Johnson's men will thrive in the tight stuff, writes Chris Hewett

Andrew Slack: Genia at heart of everyone's plans

Wallabies No 9 critical to team's success, writes Andrew Slack

Rugby: Conrad Smith's pace and bounce

Combative centre says psychology is key in top-flight rugby encounters. By Wynne Gray.