Test Rugby

Wales tweak front row

Coach Warren Gatland has made two changes to Wales' starting XV for the third Test against the All Blacks in Dunedin.

Dixon to debut for All Blacks

Flank Elliot Dixon will make his Test debut as one of five changes to the All Blacks' starting lineup for Saturday's Test against Wales in Dunedin.

Boks expecting ‘war’

Jaco Kriel is set to make his long-awaited Springbok debut in Saturday’s third Test against Ireland. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Port Elizabeth.

Whiteley set for first Test start

Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot believes Warren Whiteley's leadership will be a boon for the Boks in the absence of Duane Vermeulen, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

‘Boks will miss Duane’

Ireland are expecting a different sort of challenge from the Springboks now that Duane Vermeulen has been ruled out of the decisive third Test. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.

Ireland want grandstand finish

Andrew Trimble says Ireland are determined to cap a long and trying season with a historic series win in South Africa. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.

Kitshoff set for Test debut

Allister Coetzee says there’s a strong chance that rookie prop Steven Kitshoff will make his Test debut for the Springboks against Ireland on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.

Boks to put boot in

The Springboks will place an emphasis on their exit play in the buildup to Saturday’s third Test against Ireland. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Port Elizabeth.