Test Rugby

France pick Plisson for SA tour

France coach Guy Novès has recalled flyhalf Jules Plisson for the Test series against the Springboks in June.

Read recommits to All Blacks

All Blacks captain Kieran Read has signed a new two-year contract with New Zealand Rugby through to the end of 2019.

Whiteley to captain Boks

Warren Whiteley will captain a 31-man Springbok squad that includes eight uncapped players for the three-Test series against France in June.

Smith to leave All Blacks

All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith will step down from his post at the end of the 2017 Rugby Championship campaign.