Italy swap two for Bok clash
Coach Conor O’Shea has made two personnel changes to Italy’s lineup for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Padua.
Blommetjies starts for Cheetahs
The inclusion of fullback Clayton Blommetjies is one of five changes to the Cheetahs team for their match against Edinburgh in Bloemfontein on Friday.
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.
Coetzee to back strongest XV
Allister Coetzee is confident that Eben Etzebeth will be fit to lead the strongest available Springbok combination against Italy this Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports.
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.
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.
Duane lauds Bok turnaround
Duane Vermeulen believes that the Springboks can build on the win against France and make a success out of this four-game tour. JON CARDINELLI in Paris reports.
