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.
Du Toit too good to pigeonhole
Forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says that Pieter-Steph du Toit has the talent to star at both lock and loose forward and shouldn’t be forced to settle in one position. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports.
‘Sorry advert for the game’
What the French newspapers are saying on Sunday about the Springboks’ 18-17 win against France.
‘Hour of truth for Boks, France’
What the French newspapers are saying on Saturday about the Test against the Springboks.
All Blacks hold off France XV
The All Blacks scored four tries in their 28-23 victory against a France XV in front of a 60,000 crowd in Lyon on Tuesday.
Coles set for lengthy sideline stint
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has been ruled out for up to six months after suffering a serious knee injury against France on Saturday.
Baa-Baas topple Tonga
Robert du Preez scored seven crucial points as the Barbarians beat Tonga 27-24 at Thomond Park in Limerick.
Smith hangs up his boots
Veteran Springbok flank Juan Smith has retired from rugby due to a family health issue. Smith made his debut for the Springboks in 2003 against Scotland in Durban and earned 70 Test caps. He was part of World Cup, Tri-Nations and Lions series-winning squads. The 36-year-old played Super Rugby and Currie Cup for the Cheetahs and Cats before he was forced… Read more →
Dempsey: Rassie will boost Boks
Former Ireland fullback Girvan Dempsey believes that Rassie Erasmus’ return to South Africa will aid the struggling Springboks, reports JON CARDINELLI. In late June, SA Rugby confirmed the worst-kept secret in the country. Erasmus will leave Irish club Munster at the end of 2017 and take up a director of rugby position (officially) at SA Rugby on 1 January 2018. The… Read more →
