Ioane recalled as All Blacks ring changes

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson rang the changes for their clash with Wales, bringing in 13 fresh faces to the run-on XV that lost to England last week.

Kitsie remembers Boks’ lowest point

Former prop Steven Kitshoff believes the Springboks’ 2017 Dublin disaster served as the catalyst for the current golden era.

‘Boks 15 points better than anyone else’

Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman says the Springboks are comfortably the best team in world rugby.

Ireland banking on Nienaber know-how

Ireland insist they haven’t copied Jacques Nienaber’s famed Springbok defence but there’s no denying the former Bok coach’s fingerprints sit deep within the Irish system.

Marshall blasts Razor’s bench

Justin Marshall has accused Scott Robertson of refusing to modernise New Zealand’s bench strategy while their rivals cash in on forward-loaded replacements.

Williams hails Gibson-Park as world-class

Springbok No 9 Grant Williams says a potential duel with Ireland’s tempo-driving scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park is driving his preparation for Saturday’s Test in Dublin.

Easterby: Ireland must reach new level to stop Boks

Ireland assistant coach Simon Easterby says his side will have to hit their highest level of the season if they want to extend their impressive recent run against the Springboks.

Sous red card rescinded

A World Rugby disciplinary committee has rescinded the red card handed to Franco Mostert during the Springboks’ win over Italy in Turin.

Kolbe: Dublin win would be massive for Boks

Cheslin Kolbe says the Springboks will need absolute clarity and composure to finally crack Ireland in Dublin.

Suaalii humbled by World Rugby nod

Wallabies midfielder Joe Suaalii says his World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year nomination belongs as much to his teammates as it does to him.