Hodge at 13 for Wallabies

Reece Hodge has been selected to start at outside centre for the Wallabies against the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.

Smith’s renewed focus

A change of mindset has made All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith a better player and person, writes MARC HINTON.

Boks ‘excited’ by depth at hooker

Forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says the competition building at hooker bodes well for the Boks, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.

New-look Bok back row taking shape

Francois Louw is excited by the prospect of resuming his back-row partnership with fellow flanker Siya Kolisi when the Boks host Argentina this Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Durban.

Kolisi a unifying force

Siya Kolisi has helped to bring the Springboks, and South Africa, together, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Trio may stay with Boks

Rassie Erasmus says that overseas-based players Francois Louw, Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux may remain with the Springboks if the team is hit by injuries or poor results, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

‘All Blacks ready for Folau’

All Blacks fullback Ben Smith says they have plans to deal with an expected aerial assault from the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

Barrett to retain All Blacks No 10 jersey

Beauden Barrett will start at flyhalf for the All Blacks against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

Hansen defends All Blacks haka

Steve Hansen has hit back at former prop Kees Meeuws’ claim that the All Blacks haka is overused and has lost its mana.

Hooper fit for Rugby Champs opener

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has been included in a 28-man Wallabies squad for Saturday’s match against the All Blacks in Sydney.