Hansen: Todd coming back from ‘holiday’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen insists the selection of Japan-based Matt Todd for their end-of-year tour doesn’t set a dangerous precedent.

All Blacks select 51 players for tour

Steve Hansen has named a 32-man squad for the All Blacks’ end-of-year tour as well a wider squad of 19 players for the Test against Japan.

Grobler: I was hooked on pain pills

Gloucester lock Gerbrandt Grobler has opened up about his two-year drug ban for steroids.

Highlights: Blue Bulls vs WP

Highlights of Western Province’s 34-7 one-half win against the Blue Bulls at Loftus.

Highlights: Griquas vs Sharks

Highlights of the Sharks’ 41-11 win against Griquas in Kimberley.

Highlights: Pumas vs Golden Lions

Highlights of the Golden Lions’ 33-21 win against the Pumas in Nelspruit.

Highlights: Toulon vs Newcastle

Highlights of the Newcastle Falcons’ 26-25 win against Toulon at the Stade Mayol.

Highlights: Glasgow vs Saracens

Highlights of Saracens’ 13-3 away win against the Glasgow Warriors.

Cooper helps Newcastle stun Toulon

The Newcastle Falcons beat Toulon 26-25 in Toulon, while there were also European Champions Cup wins for Saracens, the Cardiff Blues and Gloucester.

Willemse set for France call-up

Montpellier lock Paul Willemse is set to be included in the France squad for their November internationals against the Springboks, Argentina and Fiji.