All the Test team lineups for action-packed weekend
Take a look at the match-day lineups ahead of the second week of 2021 mid-year internationals.
Rewind: Sam Warburton’s Perfect XV
Take a look back at this selection from former Wales captain Sam Warburton, who included two South Africans in his ‘dream team’.
Top 14, Premiership demand input in shaping of Test calendar
The governing bodies of professional rugby in France and England have asked World Rugby to be involved in drawing up the calendar of post-coronavirus international matches.
Covid-19 shock waves set rugby on new course
The coronavirus crisis is forcing players and stakeholders to make changes that will transform the game as we know it, writes JON CARDINELLI.
All Blacks boss reveals selection headache
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster is preparing as usual for his first Tests in charge, despite the uncertainty of coronavirus currently looming over global sport.
Mental challenge looms large
Time away from the game during a challenging period for the nation will test the players’ mental strength, discipline and maturity, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Newlands Test will give Rassie answers
Rassie Erasmus looks set to back an unconventional 10-12-13 combination for the weather-afflicted contest against England at Newlands on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Cape Town.
All Blacks prevail after France see red
The All Blacks beat a 14-man France 26-13 in Wellington on Saturday to clinch the series with a game to spare. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Boks to up physical ante
The likely selections of Pieter-Steph du Toit at flank and Frans Malherbe at tighthead could well improve the Springboks’ chances of physical dominance in the second Test against England, writes JON CARDINELLI in Bloemfontein.
Rassie hails ‘unbelievable’ Beast
Rassie Erasmus says everyone will have cause for celebration when Springbok prop Beast Mtawarira wins his 100th Test cap this Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Bloemfontein.
