2006 end-of-year rugby union internationals
The 2006 end of year tests, also known as the 2006 Autumn Internationals, refers to several international rugby union matches that took place during November 2006 principally between touring teams from the southern hemisphere—,, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and —and one or more teams from the Six Nations Championship:,,,, and. and also played Six Nations teams during this period.
Ireland's games were the last Tests to be played at Lansdowne Road before it was closed for redevelopment.
The Gilbert Synergie ball was introduced during the 2006 Autumn internationals, in preparation for its use during the 2007 Rugby World Cup.Tours
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The attendance for this game was a stadium record.Week 2
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South Africa played in the kit worn by the 1906 touring squad, which was captained by Paul Roos.
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The Italian squad included seven players born in Argentina: Pablo Canavosio, Gonzalo Canale, Ramiro Pez, Sergio Parisse, Santiago Dellapè, Martin Castrogiovanni and Carlos Nieto. Of them, only Carlos Nieto was on the bench; the other six were part of the starting line-up.
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