Am out for eight weeks
Lukhanyo Am will be available for the Springboks’ end-of-year tour despite fracturing his forearm in the win over the All Blacks in Wellington. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Munster lock in Kleyn’s services
South African lock Jean Kleyn has signed a three-year contract extension with Munster that will see him stay at the Irish province until the end of the 2022 season.
Rowntree joins Georgia setup
Former England prop Graham Rowntree has been appointed as Georgia’s forwards coach until the end of the next year’s World Cup.
All Blacks expect bruising battle
Prop Owen Franks says the All Blacks will be up against the best scrum in the world when they face Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
New Samoa coach keen to build depth
Newly-appointed head coach Steve Jackson says he is relishing the prospect of revamping Samoa in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup.
Hogg to miss Bok Test
Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg will miss their November internationals after being ruled out of action for up to 12 weeks with an ankle injury.
Two Saffas invited to England camp
Michael Rhodes and Nick Schonert have been included in England’s 36-man training squad in preparation for their four home Tests in November.
Players warned to cover tattoos at RWC
World Rugby has advised players and supporters to cover up their tattoo marks during next’s year World Cup in Japan to avoid causing offence.
Springboks rise, Wallabies fall
The Springboks have regained fifth position in the World Rugby rankings after their 36-34 win over the All Blacks in Wellington.
Squire blow for All Blacks
All Blacks flank Liam Squire will miss the rest of the Rugby Championship due to a shoulder injury.
