Novès wields axe over France XV

France have made eight changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s match against Japan in Nanterre.

Wales recall big guns

Leigh Halfpenny will start at fullback as one of 12 changes to the Wales team to face the All Blacks in Cardiff on Saturday.

Jones revamps England XV

Coach Eddie Jones has made nine rotational changes to England’s starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against Samoa at Twickenham.

Scotland tweak pack

Scotland have made four changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s match against the Wallabies at Murrayfield.

Poite to blow Bok Test in Padova

Frenchman Romain Poite will referee Saturday’s Test between Italy and the Springboks.

Boks stay fifth in rankings

The Springboks remain fifth in the World Rugby rankings after their 18-17 win against France in Paris on Saturday.

Rassie begins SA Rugby role

Rassie Erasmus has officially taken up his new position as director of rugby, but will not be directly involved with any national team until next year.

Watch: Springbok press conference

What coach Allister Coetzee and team doctor Konrad von Hagen had to say at Monday’s press conference in Padua.

Wallabies coach in hot water

Michael Cheika’s conduct during Australia’s 30-6 defeat to England at Twickenham on Saturday is set to come under investigation by World Rugby.

Johnson celebrates 150th cap with win

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership and French Top 14 matches, involving South African players.