Moore to bow out as Tupou debuts
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named Stephen Moore to start in what will be his 129th and final Test this Saturday.
Ireland back Byrne
Adam Byrne will make his Test debut on the right wing for Ireland against Argentina in Dublin on Saturday.
Novès wields axe over France XV
France have made eight changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s match against Japan in Nanterre.
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.
Du Toit too good to pigeonhole
Forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says that Pieter-Steph du Toit has the talent to star at both lock and loose forward and shouldn’t be forced to settle in one position. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports.
Du Toit, Gelant to face Italy
Flank Pieter-Steph du Toit is set to start, while fullback Warrick Gelant could win his first cap from the bench against Italy on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports.
Scotland tweak pack
Scotland have made four changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s match against the Wallabies at Murrayfield.
Watch: Cynical Read escapes punishment
Kieran Read should have been yellow-carded, and the All Blacks reduced to 13 men for the final nine minutes of their match against Scotland, for this professional foul.
Louw thriving under pressure
Wilco Louw believes his early introduction to northern-hemisphere scrummaging conditions will aid his development as a Test tighthead, writes JON CARDINELLI in Padua.
