No stopping ‘The Bus’
Julian Savea is likely to end his try-drought against the Springboks in Christchurch this Saturday as the All Blacks go chasing another bonus-point win, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Cooper, Foley key in Perth clash
The game management of Quade Cooper and Bernard Foley will be key when the Wallabies host Argentina in Perth on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Currie Cup preview (Round 7)
The undefeated Free State Cheetahs will have an opportunity to effectively secure top spot in the Currie Cup standings when they take on the Golden Lions in Bloemfontein on Thursday night, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Lambie poised for comeback
Pat Lambie is set to make his long-awaited return to action after being named on the Sharks' bench for this Saturday's clash with the EP Kings in Durban.
Carr returns for WP
Nizaam Carr will make his first Currie Cup appearance for Western Province this season against the Pumas at Newlands on Saturday.
Ardie to front Boks
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made just one forced change to his starting side with flanker Ardie Savea coming in for the injured Sam Cane.
Simmons to start for Wallabies
The Wallabies have made just a solitary change to their starting lineup for this Saturday's Test against Argentina in Perth.
Los Pumas change four
Tomás Cubelli will start at scrumhalf in one of four changes to the Argentina starting lineup for Saturday's Test against Australia in Perth.
Coetzee bolsters pack
Vincent Koch and Pieter-Steph du Toit will start for the Springboks against the All Blacks while hooker Malcolm Marx is set to make his Test debut from the bench.
Boks need midfield stability
The Boks have used 22 different centre combinations since 2010, with the search continuing for a settled and successful midfield pairing, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
