Montoya in, Creevy out for Los Pumas
Coach Felipe Contepomi has made three changes to the Argentina starting XV to face New Zealand on Saturday in Auckland, including the return of skipper Julian Montoya.
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Coach Felipe Contepomi has made three changes to the Argentina starting XV to face New Zealand on Saturday in Auckland, including the return of skipper Julian Montoya.
Springbok No 8 Elrigh Louw says the world champions are raring to go in anticipation of a massive onslaught from Australia on Saturday following last week’s big win in Brisbane.
Marika Koroibete and Angus Bell return, while Seru Uru and Max Jorgensen are in line to make their Test debuts for Australia against the Springboks in Perth on Saturday.
DHL Western Province are set to welcome back outside back Wandisile Simelane for a clash against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
New Zealand have made four changes to the starting XV to face Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Saturday, with former captain Sam Cane included on the bench.
Running the rule over the @Vodacom Bulls, veteran Cornal Hendricks expects a more clinical performance from the Herd against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday.
World Rugby has announced that all its six regions will have at least one slot in the 2027 World Cup, when the field grows by four teams to 24.
Rassie Erasmus said the decision to overhaul the Springbok lineup to face Australia on Saturday is in line with building momentum as well as trying to expand the squad.
Lock Sam Darry said the All Blacks are “excited” about the chance to redeem themselves after their shock defeat to Argentina, as New Zealand prepare to face Los Pumas again.
Kurt-Lee Arendse is one of the most impactful players on the planet, and the Vodacom Bulls star showed his quality on the left wing for the Springboks Down Under.