Strauss has backing of Bok coach

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has offered a ringing endorsement of captain Adriaan Strauss ahead of the third Test against Ireland on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

Schmidt targets final flourish

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has brought nine ‘fresh’ players into his match-day squad with the aim of claiming a historic series win in South Africa, writes JON CARDINELLI in Port Elizabeth.

Stander back to face Boks

Joe Schmidt has made six personnel changes and one positional switch to Ireland's starting XV for the third Test in Port Elizabeth.

Georgia stun Fiji

Flyhalf Lasha Khmaladze scored the only try as Georgia defeated Fiji 14-3 in Suva on Friday.

England must show no mercy

England will be going all out for a Test series whitewash when they meet the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Barrett, Savea must make their mark

Beauden Barrett can again provide the spark to inspire the All Blacks to a 3-0 series win over Wales in Dunedin on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Qualifier preview (Round 12)

A bonus-point victory for the Pumas over the EP Kings in Nelspruit could see them draw level with Griquas in the Currie Cup Qualifier standings.

Toomua returns for Wallabies

Coach Michael Cheika has made three changes to Australia's starting lineup for the third Test against England in Sydney.