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matches that took place during November 2006 principally between touring teams from the southern hemisphere –

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, the

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and

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– and one or more teams from the

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and

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and

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also played Six Nations teams during this period. Ireland's games were the last Tests to be played at

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before it was closed for redevelopment.

Tours

Week 1

---- The attendance for this game was a stadium record.

Week 2

This was Argentina's first, and to date only, victory against a reigning Rugby World Cup holder. ---- ---- *South Africa played in kits similar to those worn by the 1906 touring squad, which was captained by Paul Roos. ---- ---- ----

Week 3

---- ---- ---- *The Italian squad included seven players born in Argentina: Pablo Canavosio, Gonzalo Canale, Ramiro Pez,

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, Santiago Dellapè,

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and Carlos Nieto. Of them, six were in the starting line-up; only Carlos Nieto was on the bench.''Somos locales''
– Olé sports newspaper ---- ----

Week 4

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References

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