Folau takes top honours
Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has claimed the John Eales Medal after being named Australian Player of the Year.
Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has claimed the John Eales Medal after being named Australian Player of the Year.
The Springbok captain speaks to the media at the team's training camp in Stellenbosch ahead of their November tour.
Michael Cheika has replaced Ewen McKenzie as Wallabies head coach on a three-year deal.
Brad Barritt is in the England squad for next month's internationals after missing the June Tests against the All Blacks.
Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade has added five new players to his squad for the end-of-year tour to the northern hemisphere.
South African duo Richardt Strauss and Robbie Diack have been included in Ireland's 37-man squad for the November Tests.
Sam Warburton and Leigh Halfpenny have been selected in Wales' 34-man squad for the November Tests.
The All Blacks have improved their position at the top of the world rankings following their last-gasp 29-28 win over the Wallabies in Brisbane.
Michael Cheika looks set to become the new Wallabies coach after confirming he is in negotiations with the ARU to replace Ewen McKenzie.
Dan Carter and Sonny Bill Williams have been included in the All Blacks squad for the end-of-year tour.