Hougaard needs broad skills range
Francois Hougaard has dismissed questions about his aptitude as a Test scrumhalf but Europe represents a key examination of his tactical variation, writes RYAN VREDE.
Highlights: Wallabies vs Barbarians (2014)
The Wallabies beat the Barbarians 40-36 in a thrilling encounter at Twickenham on Saturday.
Pollard’s final test
Handré Pollard must adapt his game to suit European conditions and ultimately prove that he is the man for next year’s World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Marnitz Boshoff’s try for Barbarians
The South African flyhalf finished off a long-range try from the Barbarians late in the game against the Wallabies.
Southern hemisphere put on show
New Zealand and South Africa’s depth was significant at Twickenham as the Barbarians ran Australia close, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Kuridrani powers past De Jongh
Tevita Kuridrani showed his Test quality against Juan de Jongh at Twickenham on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Highlights: USA vs All Blacks (2014)
The world champions scored 12 tries to win 74-6 in front of 61,500 fans in Chicago.
Highlights: Maori All Blacks vs Japan (2014)
The Maori All Blacks ran in eight tries to beat Japan 61-21 in Kobe.
Brüssow can make statement
Seven South Africans will front the Wallabies in the guise of Barbarians at Twickenham, but it’s the 40 minutes from Heinrich Brüssow that could be the most significant, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Sonny Bill’s a special case
Sonny Bill Williams went straight back into the All Blacks squad after a two-year stint in rugby league, writes MARC HINTON.
