Passport issue prevents Willemse call-up

Paul Willemse has missed out on selection for France’s 31-man squad for the November internationals against the Springboks, Argentina and Fiji.

Dell, Nel to front Springboks

South African-born props Allan Dell and WP Nel have been selected in Scotland’s 40-man squad for the November Tests.

Foley commits to Wallabies, Waratahs

Flyhalf Bernard Foley has signed a deal to stay in Australia until the end of the 2019 season.

Robshaw adds to England’s injury woes

England have been dealt another injury blow after it was confirmed that flank Chris Robshaw will miss the November Tests due to a long-standing knee problem.

Gatland backs uncapped duo

Two uncapped players have been included in Wales’ 37-man squad for their four Tests in November.

White: Boks have turned a corner

Former Springbok coach Jake White believes that the team is back on track following some rousing performances in the Rugby Championship.

Injured Billy won’t face Boks

Billy Vunipola has been ruled out of England’s November Tests after breaking an arm while playing for Saracens in the European Champions Cup last Saturday.

Boks have pull in player tug-of-war

The selection of overseas-based players increasingly requires a delicate balancing act from the Boks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Hansen: Todd coming back from ‘holiday’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen insists the selection of Japan-based Matt Todd for their end-of-year tour doesn’t set a dangerous precedent.

All Blacks select 51 players for tour

Steve Hansen has named a 32-man squad for the All Blacks’ end-of-year tour as well a wider squad of 19 players for the Test against Japan.