Lawes to boost England?

England have named Courtney Lawes in their 34-man squad ahead of their Test against the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.

Moala blow for All Blacks

Centre George Moala has been ruled out of the remainder of the All Blacks' end-of-year tour, with Seta Tamanivalu set to replace him in the squad.

Highlights: Boks vs Barbarians (2016)

The Springboks scored a last-gasp try to snatch a 31-31 2 draw against the Barbarians at Wembley on Saturday. 

Ireland’s special formation against the haka

Ireland face the All Blacks' arrow-shaped haka in a figure eight formation in tribute to former captain Anthony Foley, who played No 8 for his club and country.

Highlights: Ireland vs All Blacks (2016)

Ireland claimed a first-ever victory over the All Blacks in 111 years with a 40-29 win in Chicago on Saturday.

Bok midfield showed promise

Rohan Janse van Rensburg and Francois Venter impressed for the Springboks against the Barbarians at Wembley on Saturday.

Goosen’s boot sinks Montpellier

Johan Goosen kicked 11 points as Racing beat Montpellier 21-9, while there were also Top 14 wins for Bordeaux, Toulouse, Brive, Clermont, La Rochelle and Lyon.

Argentina floor Japan

Nicolás Sánchez contributed 29 points as Argentina defeated Japan 54-20 in Tokyo on Saturday.

Maori All Blacks maul USA Eagles

James Lowe and Akira Ioane scored two tries apiece as the Maori All Blacks claimed an emphatic 54-7 win over the USA Eagles in Chicago.

Eight Springbok stats and facts

For Saturday's international match against the Barbarians at Wembley in London.