Aus into U20 final, Wales stun NZ
Australia kicked hosts Argentina out of the race for the U20 Championship with a 34-13 semi-final win, while Wales and England will contest the fifth-place final.
Australia kicked hosts Argentina out of the race for the U20 Championship with a 34-13 semi-final win, while Wales and England will contest the fifth-place final.
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew has announced he will stand down at the end of this year, bringing an end to his 12-year term in the role.
Check out New Zealand performing the haka ahead of their first game at the U20 Championship in Argentina.
Fiji capped off a fine weekend by claiming the Paris Sevens title after beating New Zealand 35-24 in the final on Sunday.
Fiji beat Australia 43-7 to win the Cup final at the London Sevens, while the Blitzboks ensured that they will automatically qualify for the Olympics despite a disappointing finish on Sunday.
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting snippets of news making headlines around the world.
All Blacks outside back Ben Smith has confirmed he will be leaving New Zealand for France at the end of 2019.
Sharks flyhalf Robert du Preez says the team can’t afford to lift itself only for matches against New Zealand opposition this year.
The Test teams for Saturday’s matches as they are announced.
The selection of an experimental All Blacks side will provide further insight into New Zealand’s player depth in Tokyo this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.