Lions shut down Crusaders
The British & Irish Lions produced an outstanding defensive effort to beat the Crusaders 12-3 in Christchurch on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
Crusaders haka against Lions
The Crusaders perform their new haka before their match against the British & Irish Lions in Christchurch.
Wallabies, Folau flay Fiji
Israel Folau and Henry Speight both scored a brace of tries as the Wallabies secured a 37-14 win over Fiji in Melbourne on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Japan hold off Romania
Japan scored three tries to beat Romania 33-21 in Kumamoto on Saturday, having led 23-9 at half-time.
Highlights: Hurricanes vs Chiefs
The visitors scored two tries in their 17-14 win in Wellington.
14 Springbok facts and milestones
For the first Test against France at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.
Chiefs overcome Hurricanes
The Chiefs claimed an 11th win of the season as they edged the Hurricanes 17-14 in Wellington on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Coetzee: It’s a new beginning
Allister Coetzee will be looking for ‘energy and intensity’ from his new-look Springbok side against France in Saturday’s season-opener.
Lions dominate Bok XV
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has picked seven Lions players in the starting lineup for Saturday's Test against France in Pretoria.
New-look France to face Boks
Jules Plisson will start at flyhalf for France against the Springboks at Loftus on Saturday.
