Rookie centres for Ireland

Inexperienced duo Jared Payne and Robbie Henshaw will start in the midfield for Ireland against the Springboks in Dublin.

Rokoduguni to make England debut

Bath winger Semesa Rokoduguni will play his first Test for England when they face the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday.

Cruden gets nod at 10

Aaron Cruden staved off the attentions of Beauden Barrett and Dan Carter and will start at flyhalf for the All Blacks against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

McMahon set for Wallabies debut

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named uncapped Sean McMahon in his first Test selection for the match against Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Highlights: Leicester vs Barbarians (2014)

The Barbarians claimed a 59-26 victory over the Leicester Tigers in Jacques Botes' last match.

Highlights: Brisbane City vs Perth Spirit (2014)

Brisbane City claimed the first ever NRC title with a 37-26 win over Perth Spirit at the weekend.

Continuity the difference for Boks

John Plumtree says the Springboks' extended preparations will see them make a strong start against Ireland on Saturday, reports BRENTON CHELIN.

Beware Irish ambush

Ireland should have the favourites tag going into Saturday's match against the Springboks, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Spedding starts for France

South African-born fullback Scott Spedding will make his debut for France against Fiji in Marseille on Saturday, with Rory Kockott on the bench.

Engelbrecht added to Blitzboks squad

Springbok centre JJ Engelbrecht has been added to the Blitzboks training group ahead of the Dubai and PE Sevens.