France beef up for ‘Le Crunch’
France coach Fabien Galthié has opted for a sturdier second row against England in their final Six Nations match in Paris on Saturday.
Schalk: Rennie faces early Bok stress test
Springbok great Schalk Burger has warned new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie to expect a brutal early examination against Springboks later this year.
Unchanged Wales desperate for win
Wales coach Steve Tandy has urged his players to “go up another level” against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday as they seek to end a painful losing streak.
Duane: North-south derby hard to call
Duane Vermeulen believes recent form could count for little when the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers collide at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Super Rugby record put on hold
The Super Rugby record for most appearances will have to wait another week following the announcement of the ACT Brumbies’ squad on Thursday.
Frenchman avoids Eben-length ban for eye-gouge
France flank Oscar Jegou has received a relatively light ban for eye-gouging Scotland’s Ewan Ashman at Murrayfield last Saturday.
Italy eye more history after England upset
Tommaso Allan says Italy’s historic win over England is a moment of pride for a squad that has worked years to shed its underdog tag in the Six Nations.
May: England can still win World Cup
Jonny May believes England can bounce back under Steve Borthwick after the team’s Six Nations struggles.
Brannas: It’s going to hurt
Fit-again Stormers veteran Deon Fourie says he’s ready to embrace the pain of a north-south derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Keo & Zels: Super Sacha to sink Bulls
Respect to the Bulls but this savage derby will be won by the best No 10 in the world.
