Preview: Dubai Sevens
The Blitzboks should make a flying start to this season’s World Rugby Sevens Series when they kick off their title defence in Dubai this weekend, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘Parkes inclusion a big bonus’
What the Welsh newspapers are saying on Wednesday about the Test against the Springboks.
Webb, Williams boost for Wales
Wales have been boosted by the availability of scrumhalf Rhys Webb and centre Scott Williams ahead of Saturday’s Test against the Springboks.
Saffa prop boosts Reds’ squad
Former Stormers prop JP Smith is one of 10 new signings named in the Reds’ Super Rugby squad for 2018.
Kepu gets three-week ban
Wallabies prop Sekope Kepu has received a three-week ban for the shoulder charge that saw him red-carded at Murrayfield.
Bath release Faletau, keep Louw
Bath have granted Taulupe Faletau permission to play for Wales against the Springboks in Cardiff on Saturday.
Boks stay fifth; Wallabies, France drop
The Springboks remain No 5 in the World Rugby rankings despite their 35-6 win over Italy in Padua.
Cloete stars for Van Graan’s Munster
Chris Cloete was named Man of the Match as Munster beat Zebre 36-19, while there were also victories for the Glasgow Warriors, Leinster, Cardiff Blues, Ulster, Scarlets and Cheetahs in the Pro14.
Fantastic Faf helps Sale shock Saints
Faf de Klerk inspired Sale to a shock 18-15 win over Northampton, while Gloucester, Bath, Worcester, Wasps and Exeter were all victorious in round nine of the English Premiership.
Racing blank Montpellier
Pat Lambie scored 11 points as Racing stunned Montpellier 26-0 in Paris, while there were wins for Castres, La Rochelle and Agen in the French Top 14.
