England switch up for All Blacks clash
Scrumhalf Ben Spencer will make his run-on debut while Ellis Genge and Tom Curry are among those recalled to hosts England’s starting XV to face New Zealand on Saturday.
Youngs: England no match for Boks
Ben Youngs has all but written off England’s chances of victory against the world champion Springboks when the teams clash at Twickenham in November.
England flyer targets All Blacks rival
Tommy Freeman is keen to make ‘life a misery’ for Sevu Reece when England face New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.
Woodward: Premiership great for Rassie’s Boks
Clive Woodward agrees with Rassie Erasmus’ observation that English clubs employing foreign players benefits South African rugby while hindering English talent development.
England star to miss Bok clash
First-choice England scrumhalf Alex Mitchell has been left out of Steve Borthwick’s squad for the November Tests that includes a Twickenham visit from the Springboks.
Boks set for perfect tour
A leading UK newspaper has predicted a clean sweep for the world champion Springboks during a three-Test northern hemisphere tour in November.
Crocked England star brought to tears
Tom Curry said he “curled up in a ball” and cried when told the full extent of a hip problem that saw him miss most of last season and left the England flanker fearing for his career.
Stormers coach on England’s radar?
One of the Stormers’ highly respected tacticians has reportedly emerged as a potential target for Steve Borthwick to join the England boss’ support staff.
Boks set for Nations cup Twickers duels
London has reportedly emerged as the leading contender to host the first edition of rugby’s Nations Championship finals in 2026, after unions rejected a £800-million offer from Qatar.
Saffa coaches on England hotlist
A Springbok legend is one of six highly rated South African-born tacticians earmarked to replace Felix Jones as England defence coach.
