Eddie: Tuilagi primed to test ‘inferior’ Wallabies
Coach Eddie Jones had no qualms about selecting Manu Tuilagi on the wing for Saturday’s Cook Cup clash at Twickenham as England look to exploit Australia’s “inferiority complex” against England.
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Scotland hit Wallabies on the hop
Finn Russell kicked a late penalty as Scotland held on to edge Australia in Edinburgh on Sunday.
England get Farrell back after dud test
England captain Owen Farrell has been cleared to face Australia at Twickenham next Saturday following a false positive test for the coronavirus.
Springbok Women ‘can only get better’
Coach Stanley Raubenheimer is confident the Springbok Women reached several objectives in a 46-3 loss against France. MARIETTE ADAMS reports from Vannes.
Kwagga at his best behind sensational scrum
Wales had no answer to a dominant Springbok scrum that tilted the field in favour of South Africa’s ruck raiders. ZELIM NEL rates some of the key performers.
France flurry routs Bok Women
France No 8 Emeline Gross scored two tries as Les Bleues pummeled the Springbok Women 46-3 at Stade de la Rabine on Saturday, reports MARIETTE ADAMS from Vannes.
Boks need fast start against ‘smart’ Wales
Captain Siya Kolisi says a clinical performance from first to final whistle will be required for the Springboks to snap a run of four straight losses against Wales in Cardiff.
Beale recalled as Wallabies chase sixth win in a row
Playmaker Kurtley Beale is set to feature in his first Test since the 2019 Rugby World Cup after being selected in Australia’s matchday 23 to face Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Scotland start Schoeman against Wallabies
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has retained Pierre Schoeman for the clash against Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Pivac’s radar locked on SA hooker
When Bradley Roberts makes his Test debut against the Springboks on Saturday it will be the culmination of a year spent tracking the movements of the Durban-born hooker by Wales coach Wayne Pivac.
