Eben starts, Eskom in for crocked Bok

Eben Etzebeth will partner Franco Mostert in the Springbok second row against Wales on Saturday after Jean Kleyn was forced to withdraw from the match-day 23.

Curry back to add spice for England

Flanker Tom Curry has been recalled to face Japan at Twickenham on Sunday as England look to end a five-game losing streak in their final Test of 2024.

Wallabies to cast a spell with Potter

Harry Potter is set to make his Test debut as Harry Wilson returns to lead Australia against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Marler on the ‘mongrel magic’ of Eddie

Joe Marler has reflected on his time under Eddie Jones as England head coach, respecting the controversial Australian despite his tendency to push players to their limits.

Standout Saffa on Welsh club’s radar

One of South Africa’s top performers in Europe is reportedly a target for the Dragons as the Vodacom URC outfit look to bolster their squad for the 2025-26 campaign.

Prendergast tipped to TKO Fiji

Sam Prendergast has never been lacking in self-confidence, with his talent evident to many, and on Saturday he will get to pull the strings for Ireland at flyhalf against Fiji.

Blitzbok veterans to lead desert charge

Impi Visser and Zain Davids will co-captain the defending champion Blitzboks in Dubai, with the team including 10 players who have tasted glory at the season-opening leg.

Former Wallabies in Wales ‘brawl’

Adam Ashley-Cooper, Drew Mitchell and Matt Giteau recounted an altercation with local teenagers in the buildup to last week’s clash between Australia and Wales in Cardiff.

Capuozzo at full speed for Azzurri

Electric playmaker Ange Capuozzo has been named at fullback in one of six changes as Italy prepare to tackle New Zealand in Turin on Saturday.

Watch: Bok scrum guru piles on pressure

Assistant coach Daan Human gets on top of prepping Springbok props Gerhard Steenekamp and Wilco Louw for a front-row battle against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.