Papier due for first Bok start

A forecast of fine weather for Edinburgh this Saturday should encourage Bok coach Rassie Erasmus to hand Embrose Papier his first start at scrumhalf, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Scotland ready for ‘confrontational’ Boks

Scotland assistant coach Matt Taylor says they know what to expect and how to prepare for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Edinburgh.

Watch: Kerevi hit on Halfpenny

Should Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi have been penalised and/or yellow-carded for this challenge that left fullback Leigh Halfpenny with a head injury?

No Faf for Boks but Eben back

Faf de Klerk will not be available for Saturday’s clash against Scotland after returning to the Sale Sharks.

Rassie: Scotland’s Saffas are our friends

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he is happy that South African-born duo Allan Dell and WP Nel have worked their way into the Scotland Test team.

Whiteley in doubt for Scotland Test

Warren Whiteley is likely to miss Saturday’s Test against Scotland at Murrayfield after picking up a calf injury in the win against France. 

Boks stay fifth, Wallabies drop again

The Springboks remain in fifth place on the World Rugby rankings following their 29-26 win over France in Paris on Saturday.

Murray, Henshaw to miss All Blacks clash

Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray will not recover from a neck injury in time for their Test against the All Blacks in Dublin on Saturday.

‘England didn’t handle pressure’

Clive Woodward says that two blunders cost England dearly in their defeat to the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday.

‘Go to the temple and pray’

Eddie Jones has vowed that his England side will show no mercy to Japan when they meet at Twickenham on Saturday.