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Scotland's scrum-half Finn Russell attends the captain's run at Twickenham Stadium in London on February 3, 2023 on the eve of their Six Nations opening game against England.

Finn back to rustle Boks

Finn Russell is among a trio of regulars recalled by Gregor Townsend to battle the Springboks at Murrayfield on Sunday, with Sharks hooker Dylan Richardson also part of the matchday squad.

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New-look Boks unleash Nuke Squad

Kwagga Smith will start at No 8 in his 50th Test as Eben Etzebeth captains a Springbok team that features seven forwards on the bench for the clash against Scotland in Edinburgh on Sunday.

England powerhouse sizes up Wallaby rival

Ollie Lawrence is relishing the prospect of confronting Australia debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii when England face the Wallabies at Twickenham on Saturday.

Wales debut for Kiwi flier, Anscombe recalled

New Zealand-born wing Blair Murray is set for a Wales debut following just six games for regional side Scarlets after being named in Warren Gatland’s side to face Fiji in Cardiff on Sunday.

Mid-year Currie Cup reports surprise growth

The 2024 Currie Cup has emerged stronger than ever after moving to a July-September window, with impressive growth in viewership.

Watch: Best of All Blacks vs Ireland

Ireland is chasing a third straight home win over the mighty All Blacks, who have won just two of the last five games between the teams.

Schmidt backs Suaalii to shine

Joe Schmidt insists handing a Test debut to Joseph Suaalii against England is “more of an opportunity than a risk”, despite it being the former NRL star’s first senior game of rugby union.

Scotland bruiser itching for ‘ultimate’ Bok Test

Jack Dempsey is keen to show how much Scotland have improved since their last meeting with the Springboks when they face the world champions in the “ultimate test” at Murrayfield on Sunday.

New Zealand's fly-half Richie Mounga celebrates with New Zealand's full-back Damian McKenzie (R) after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between New Zealand and Uruguay at the OL Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, south-eastern France, on October 5, 2023.

McKenzie gets All Blacks recall

Damian McKenzie and Asafo Aumua will start for New Zealand in their showdown against Ireland on Friday in two, injury-enforced, changes to the starting XV.

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Ireland get triple boost for All Blacks clash

Hugo Keenan is among a trio of experienced backs who have been recalled to Ireland’s starting lineup for Friday night’s blockbuster Test against New Zealand.