Dell, Nel to front Springboks
South African-born props Allan Dell and WP Nel have been selected in Scotland’s 40-man squad for the November Tests.
South African-born props Allan Dell and WP Nel have been selected in Scotland’s 40-man squad for the November Tests.
Flyhalf Bernard Foley has signed a deal to stay in Australia until the end of the 2019 season.
England have been dealt another injury blow after it was confirmed that flank Chris Robshaw will miss the November Tests due to a long-standing knee problem.
Two uncapped players have been included in Wales’ 37-man squad for their four Tests in November.
The selection of overseas-based players increasingly requires a delicate balancing act from the Boks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Montpellier lock Paul Willemse is set to be included in the France squad for their November internationals against the Springboks, Argentina and Fiji.
England lock Joe Launchbury will miss the November internationals after undergoing knee surgery.
A revised TMO protocol will be trialled during the tier-one Test matches in November with the aim of leaving greater decision-making responsibility with the on-field officials.
Schalk Burger says the improved Springboks will have their work cut out for them during the four-Test tour of Europe in November.
English rugby columnists Stuart Barnes and Brian Moore say Eddie Jones’ England must be dreading their upcoming Test against the resurgent Springboks.