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England vs Japan: Losing streak ends but questions remain

England won their last Test of the year against Japan on Sunday, but while their losing streak came to an end, there are still question marks hanging over the side.

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England thrash Japan to snap losing streak

England ended their run of five straight defeats with a comprehensive 59-14 victory against a young Japan team at Twickenham on Sunday.

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Wales vs. South Africa: Warren Gatland wants to stay as coach

Warren Gatland said he wants to remain Wales coach despite a disastrous year in which his side have lost all 11 Tests they have played, but admitted his future was uncertain in the wake of Saturday's 45-12 loss to South Africa in Cardiff.

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Wales thumped in 12th straight loss

South Africa scored seven tries as they eased to a 45-12 victory over Wales in their autumn international clash in Cardiff on Saturday, inflicting a 12th successive defeat on their hosts to put more pressure on coach Warren Gatland.

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England vs. Japan: Elliot Daly, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso out; Tom Curry back

England will be without Elliot Daly and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for Sunday's match against Japan, but Tom Curry is fit to feature.

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OVERREACTING TO THE WEEKEND

Week 3 overreactions: England in crisis? Argentina can win 2027 Rugby World Cup?

England and Wales slumped further; France edged New Zealand, and South Africa and Australia continued their successful autumn. It leaves plenty of food for thought.

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