Big test for new Bok back row

Warren Whiteley believes there is a strong balance to the Springbok loose trio that will front up to Argentina this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Nelspruit.

Landajo back for Pumas

Scrumhalf Martín Landajo has returned to Argentina's starting XV for their Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Goosen starts for Boks

Johan Goosen has been selected at fullback for the Springboks' opening Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Nelspruit.

All Blacks reward Barrett’s form

Beauden Barrett will play at flyhalf for New Zealand against Australia in Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney.

Wallabies call on Genia

Scrumhalf Will Genia is set to start in his first match since January when Australia face the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.

Boks to put the boot in

Johan Goosen believes the side that wins the kicking battle is likely to emerge victorious in this Saturday’s Test between the Springboks and Argentina. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Nelspruit.

Pumas’ ploy may backfire

The Argentinian attack has disappointed in 2016 and may do the Pumas more harm than good in the opening Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit.

Lood to leapfrog Du Toit?

Allister Coetzee could spring another surprise this week by naming Lood de Jager in the Springbok starting side ahead of Pieter-Steph du Toit. JON CARDINELLI reports from Nelspruit.

All Blacks lose Moala

Utility back George Moala has been ruled out of New Zealand's Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.

Boks call up Adriaanse

Prop Lourens Adriaanse has been brought into the Springboks' Rugby Championship squad as cover for Trevor Nyakane.