Smith saves awful All Blacks

Conrad Smith's 78th-minute try gave New Zealand a fortunate 20-15 win against an understrength England in Auckland. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Master Matfield out to school Kruger

Springbok captain Victor Matfield is expecting a tough lineout battle against Juandré Kruger at Newlands on Saturday, reports SIMON BORCHARDT.

Six Springbok facts and stats

For the match against the World XV at Newlands on Saturday.

Springboks safe in second

All the IRB world ranking permutations for this weekend's matches.

IRB interview with Junior Boks captain Handré Pollard

Pollard talks about winning the Junior World Championship in 2012 and the challenge of playing the Baby Blacks in New Zealand.

Kaino amped for England

Jerome Kaino will be looking to make a strong return to Test rugby against England in Auckland on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Hendricks wings it for Boks

Cornal Hendricks will start for South Africa against the World XV at Newlands on Saturday.

Who will win at Newlands on Saturday?

Eastmond at 12 for England

Kyle Eastmond will win his third cap for England at inside centre in place of Billy Twelvetrees against New Zealand in Auckland.

Cruden gets All Blacks No 10 jersey

Aaron Cruden will start at flyhalf ahead of Beauden Barrett against England in Auckland on Saturday.