Pressure builds on Boks
Allister Coetzee and his charges are desperate to make a statement ahead of their all-important tour fixture against England, writes JON CARDINELLI in London.
Marx starts for Boks
Hooker Malcolm Marx will earn his first start for the Springboks against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday.
Kaino at lock for All Blacks
Jerome Kaino will start at No 5 lock for the All Blacks in their Test against Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday.
Pocock at No 6 for Wallabies
David Pocock will play blindside flank for Australia against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Isa, Sánchez back for Pumas
Facundo Isa and Nicolás Sánchez have returned to Argentina's starting lineup for Saturday's Test against Japan in Tokyo.
Sexton returns to bolster Ireland
Johnny Sexton will take his place at flyhalf for Ireland's Test against the All Blacks in Chicago on Saturday.
Halfpenny boosts Wales
Fullback Leigh Halfpenny will start for Wales in the Test against the Wallabies at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
Boks ‘not particularly well coached’
Former Bok flyhalf Joel Stransky says an 'average' Bok team could even struggle to beat Italy on their end-of-year tour.
Brits spots England weakness
Former Springbok hooker Schalk Brits believes the Boks could look to target England's lineout when they meet at Twickenham on 12 November.
USA call on two Saffas
Wing Marcel Brache and flyhalf JP Eloff have been included in coach John Mitchell's 38-man USA Eagles squad for their end-of-year matches.
