Cheika safe until after World Cup
Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle has confirmed that under-fire Wallabies coach Michael Cheika still has the union’s full support.
Fickou boost for France
Gaël Fickou will slot in at outside centre in one of two changes to France’s starting lineup to face Argentina in Lille on Saturday.
Superbru: Springboks or Scotland?
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru predictions for Saturday’s Test matches.
Papier’s patience to pay off
Talented youngster Embrose Papier is in line to start his first Test when the Springboks take on Scotland in Edinburgh this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Jones: Ref meetings a ‘waste of time’
England coach Eddie Jones has suggested that he will not attend another referees meeting to discuss contentious decisions.
Test teams (Week 3)
The Test teams for Saturday’s matches as they are announced.
Saffa duo has point to prove for Scotland
John Allan believes that South African-born props Allan Dell and WP Nel will have a key role to play for Scotland against the Springboks on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Braam: Bok kicking not up to scratch
Kicking guru Braam van Straaten says that the Springboks’ wayward tactical kicking is compromising their ability to win territory and control Test matches. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Boks targeting set-piece improvement
Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says there are still areas of their set piece that needs tweaking when they face Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Brown: Both sides will ‘try and cheat’
Hooker Fraser Brown says both Scotland and South Africa will try to push the boundaries of the law when they clash in Edinburgh on Saturday.
