Strauss has backing of Bok coach
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has offered a ringing endorsement of captain Adriaan Strauss ahead of the third Test against Ireland on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.
Schmidt targets final flourish
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has brought nine ‘fresh’ players into his match-day squad with the aim of claiming a historic series win in South Africa, writes JON CARDINELLI in Port Elizabeth.
Stander back to face Boks
Joe Schmidt has made six personnel changes and one positional switch to Ireland's starting XV for the third Test in Port Elizabeth.
Georgia stun Fiji
Flyhalf Lasha Khmaladze scored the only try as Georgia defeated Fiji 14-3 in Suva on Friday.
Bonus-point change for Championship
The Rugby Championship will adopt the same bonus-point system used in Super Rugby.
England make injured-enforced change
Teimana Harrison will start at openside flank for England against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.
Toomua returns for Wallabies
Coach Michael Cheika has made three changes to Australia's starting lineup for the third Test against England in Sydney.
Wales tweak front row
Coach Warren Gatland has made two changes to Wales' starting XV for the third Test against the All Blacks in Dunedin.
Dixon to debut for All Blacks
Flank Elliot Dixon will make his Test debut as one of five changes to the All Blacks' starting lineup for Saturday's Test against Wales in Dunedin.
Junior Boks want bronze medal
The Junior Boks have set their sights on a third-place finish at the World Rugby U20 Championship.
