Nine rookies in France squad
Fabien Galthie has named nine uncapped players in his 42-man squad for France’s three end-of-year Tests in November.
Bok blow as Faf faces five months out
The Springboks and Sale Sharks have been dealt a massive blow with news that Faf de Klerk could be out of action for up to five months due to a hip injury.
Mallett: Willie under pressure from Gelant, Fassi, Willemse
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes Stormers duo Evan Roos and Warrick Gelant should be called up to South Africa’s squad for the end-of-year tour.
Tonga call up ex-Wallabies flank
Former Wallabies flank Lopeti Timani has been named in Tonga’s Test squad for their upcoming tour matches against Scotland, England, the French Barbarians and Romania.
Scots courted Richardson for years
Sharks boss Sean Everitt has revealed that Dylan Richardson had been on Scotland’s radar for four years prior to his surprise selection in the Test squad earlier this week.
Kefu family recovering well from attack
Former Wallaby and current Tonga coach Toutai Kefu says his family is making good progress in their recovery from a home invasion attack two months ago.
Test-capped Welshman calls it quits at 27
Hallam Amos has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 27 so he can concentrate on his medical career.
Rassie front-runner to replace Jones as England boss
Rassie Erasmus is the odds-on favourite among five contenders to succeed Eddie Jones as England head coach, according to the bookmakers.
All Black forced to retire with immediate effect
All Black flank Liam Squire has announced his retirement from rugby due to the effects of a recurring knee injury.
Rassie, SA Rugby request public hearing
Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby have requested that their independent misconduct hearing be made public to ensure that there is transparency in the disciplinary process.
