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This weekend sees Wales take on England in what is one of the fiercest rivalries in rugby union history.
Last time round Wales came out on top in Twickenham as they embarrassed England as hosts at the Rugby World Cup, but what are the greatest rivalries in rugby union history down through the years?
English newspaper The Daily Telegraph have put together their top 10 greatest rivalries in a feature article, as they build up to this weekend’s mammoth clash, and it’s hard to disagree with their selection.
Ireland’s bitter rivalry with the old enemy of course makes the list along with some of the Southern hemisphere’s biggest clashes including the rivalry that exists between the world champions New Zealand and their neighbours Australia and South Africa. Check out the full list below.
Samoa v Wales
WALES: 5 Wins
SAMOA: 4 Wins
Ireland v England
IRELAND: 47 wins
ENGLAND: 75 wins
DRAWN: 8
Georgia v Russia
GEORGIA: 17 wins
RUSSIA: 1 wins
DRAWN: 1
Wales v Ireland
WALES: 67 wins
IRELAND: 50 wins
DRAWN: 6
England v Scotland
ENGLAND: 73
SCOTLAND: 42
DRAWN: 18
New Zealand v France
NEW ZEALAND: 42 wins
FRANCE: 12 wins
DRAWN: 1
France v England
ENGLAND: 55 wins
FRANCE: 39 wins
DRAWN: 7
Australia v New Zealand
AUSTRALIA: 42 Wins
NEW ZEALAND: 105 Wins
DRAWN: 7
England v Wales
ENGLAND: 58 wins
WALES: 56 wins
DRAWN: 12
South Africa v New Zealand
SOUTH AFRICA: 35 wins
NEW ZEALAND: 52 wins
DRAWN: 3