SBW to start for All Blacks

Sonny Bill Williams will start at inside centre when the All Blacks face Samoa in Auckland on Friday.

Smith wants sharper showing

Springbok assistant coach Franco Smith has called for a more clinical attacking display against what should be an improved France defence in the second Test, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Kriel out, Mapoe in for Boks

Jan Serfontein and Lionel Mapoe are set to start in midfield in the second Test now that Jesse Kriel has been ruled out with concussion. JON CARDINELLI in Durban reports.

Marx stars for Springboks

Malcolm Marx produced a performance of passion and physicality that served as a shining light in the Boks’ 37-14 win over France, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Rampant Ireland thrash USA

Ireland scored nine tries as they secured a resounding 55-19 win over the USA in New Jersey on Saturday.