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Double trouble for Boks

England have outlined their plans to knock the Springbok ball-carriers back in what could be a physical clash for the ages at Twickenham on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Smit out, Cassiem recalled

Flank Roelof Smit has been ruled out for the rest of the Springbok tour after sustaining an injury in training, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

WP to liquidate pro arm

WP Rugby has filed court papers to provisionally liquidate its professional arm after facing a multi-million rand claim.

Three Brits up for top award

World Rugby has announced six shortlisted nominees, from three countries, for the Player of the Year award to be presented on 13 November.

Ireland close in on Boks

Ireland have broken into the top five of the World Rugby rankings following their 40-29 win over the All Blacks, and are just 1.18 rankings points behind the fourth-placed Boks.

Lawes to boost England?

England have named Courtney Lawes in their 34-man squad ahead of their Test against the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.

Moala blow for All Blacks

Centre George Moala has been ruled out of the remainder of the All Blacks' end-of-year tour, with Seta Tamanivalu set to replace him in the squad.

Incredible Ireland stun All Blacks

Ireland turned history makers in Chicago to beat the All Blacks 40-29 in a historic first-ever win in 111 years, writes MARK KEOHANE.