All Blacks roll out big guns
Steve Hansen has made 11 changes to the All Blacks' starting lineup ahead of Saturday's Test against Ireland in Dublin.
New-look Wallabies to face France
Uncapped inside centre Kyle Godwin has been included as one of 11 changes to the Wallabies' starting XV ahead of Saturday's Test against France.
Argentina opt for consistency
Coach Daniel Hourcade has made just one change to his Argentina side for their Test against Scotland in Dublin on Saturday.
Carr set for first Test start?
Nizaam Carr could be in line to start at openside flank when the Springboks take on Italy in Florence this Saturday.
Boks snub overseas clubs
Eben Etzebeth and Damian de Allende have turned down offers to play club rugby abroad during the off-season in order to rest.
Van Schalkwyk to front Boks
Lock Dries van Schalkwyk has been named in Italy's starting lineup to face the Springboks in Florence on Saturday.
Jones: Youngs can be next Du Preez
England coach Eddie Jones believes scrumhalf Ben Youngs to be in the same mould as Springbok legend Fourie du Preez.
Front-row blow for Italy
Italy forwards Leonardo Ghiraldini and Andrea Lovotti have been ruled out of the Azzurri's Tests against South Africa and Tonga.
Boks lose more ground
The Springboks remained fourth in the World Rugby rankings, despite slumping to a 16-point defeat against England on Twickenham on Saturday.
Eben out of Italy Test
Eben Etzebeth has been ruled out of this Saturday's Test against Italy due to a concussion.
