Injuries force Ireland changes
The inclusion of South African hooker Rob Herring is one of six changes to Ireland’s starting lineup for Saturday’s opening Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane.
Wallabies back Reds rookies
Hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa and No 8 Caleb Tima will make their Test debuts after being named in the Wallabies’ starting lineup to face Ireland in Brisbane on Saturday.
Parra, Medard back for France
Morgan Parra will start at scrumhalf for France against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
Barrett brothers start for All Blacks
Jordie, Beauden and Scott Barrett will make history when they start for the All Blacks against France in Auckland on Saturday.
Hill captains revamped Wales
Wales have made eight changes to the team that beat the Springboks for the first Test against Argentina in San Juan on Saturday.
June Test teams (Week 1)
This weekend’s Test lineups as they are announced.
Boks have more to offer
The Springboks can be expected to offer more than a one-dimensional approach in the three-Test series against England, but the accuracy of execution will be key to their cause, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Lancaster: Rassie will improve Boks
Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster says Rassie Erasmus’ presence will ‘galvanise’ the Springboks ahead of their first Test against England on Saturday.
New back-three for Boks
Aphiwe Dyantyi and S’bu Nkosi are poised to make their Test debuts against England this Saturday, while Willie le Roux is set to start at fullback, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Launchbury in doubt for Bok Test
England lock Joe Launchbury is in doubt for the opening Test of the series against the Springboks in Johannesburg due to a calf problem.
