Test teams (10 August)

Reflect on this weekend’s teams to play in the World Cup warm-ups and round three of the Rugby Championship.

Wallabies gamble on O’Connor

James O’Connor will make his first Wallabies start in six years in their Rugby Championship clash with the All Blacks in Perth on Saturday.

‘Boks mustn’t forget Mendoza hiding’

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks mustn’t forget that Argentina gave them a hiding in 2018 when the two sides meet in the rematch in Salta on Saturday.

Barrett back for All Blacks

Scott Barrett has recovered from injury and will start for the All Blacks in their Bledisloe Cup Test against the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.

Schickerling: Lock is still my best position

Western Province lock JD Schickerling is content to play where the team requires him, but is not considering transitioning to the flank permanently.

Quest for RWC answers continues

Rassie Erasmus’ selections suggest that the Springboks are after more than a win in Salta this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Rassie: Bok defence will be vital

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says his side’s defensive structure will be key if they want to beat Argentina and claim the Rugby Championship title.

Boks shuffle front row for Salta Test

Trevor Nyakane and Beast Mtawarira will both start for the Springboks in the crucial Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Salta on Saturday.

Head to Head: Is schools rugby too serious?

MARIETTE ADAMS and DYLAN JACK debate whether schools rugby is taken too seriously in the wake of the Paarl Interschools last Saturday.

Kolisi makes Province return

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will start for Western Province in their Currie Cup match against the Pumas at Newlands on Friday.