Boks laugh off Jones jibe

Adriaan Strauss has dismissed Eddie Jones’s unflattering assessment of the Springboks’ style of play ahead of the crucial clash at Twickenham, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Shell iconic moment

Flyhalf André Pretorius's sublime second-half performance lifted the Springboks to a 25-14 win over England at Twickenham in 2006, with South Africa having not lost to the English since then.

England to meet Boks head on

Eddie Jones remains confident that his charges will match the Springboks’ physicality and claim their first win against South Africa in 10 years on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Bagshot.

Can Venter solve midfield woes?

Francois Venter’s domestic form for the Currie Cup-winning Cheetahs has seen him complete a remarkable ascension to start in one of the Springboks’ biggest Tests of the year, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Venter at 13 for Boks

Outside centre Francois Venter will make his Test debut against England at Twickenham on Saturday, while Willem Alberts has been named to start at openside flank.

All Blacks ring changes

Coach Steve Hansen has made 12 changes to the All Blacks' starting lineup for Saturday's Test against Italy in Rome.

Hernández boost for Los Pumas

Argentina head coach Daniel Hourcade has made three changes to his side for Saturday's Test against Wales in Cardiff.