Erasmus: Time is right to start Papier
Rassie Erasmus says scrumhalf Embrose Papier is ready to make his first start for the Springboks.
Preview: Ireland vs All Blacks
CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the highly-anticipated battle between Ireland and the All Blacks in Dublin on Saturday.
Preview: France vs Argentina
France and Argentina will both look to bounce back from defeats and end losing streaks when they clash in Lille on Saturday, writes DYLAN JACK.
Preview: Italy vs Wallabies
The Wallabies will be under big pressure to deliver when they take on Italy in Padua on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
‘Substitutions can’t be pre-planned’
Former Bok coach Jake White says there isn’t an exact science when it comes to the art of making good substitutions.
Jenkins leads second-string Wales
Ellis Jenkins will captain a largely second-string Wales team against Tonga in Cardiff on Saturday.
Ashley-Cooper makes Wallabies return
Wallabies veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper will make his return to Test rugby in one of six changes to the team to face Italy in Padua on Saturday.
Wholesale changes for England
Eddie Jones has made 11 changes to England’s starting lineup for Saturday’s clash against Japan at Twickenham.
Coetzee’s Bok passion still burns
Ireland-based flank Marcell Coetzee says he still has ambitions to play for the Springboks again.
Cheika safe until after World Cup
Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle has confirmed that under-fire Wallabies coach Michael Cheika still has the union’s full support.
