All Blacks backs pose big threat
The Wallabies will need to deny the All Blacks’ big-name backline quick ball if they are to have any hope of upsetting the world champs in Sydney, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
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The Wallabies will need to deny the All Blacks’ big-name backline quick ball if they are to have any hope of upsetting the world champs in Sydney, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
From Lomu, to Umaga, to Cullen … a flurry of fluid movement and champagne passing leads to an absolute cracking try.
Nehe Milner-Skudder will make his Test debut for the All Blacks in Sydney with Dan Carter, Sonny Bill Williams and Julian Savea all returning to the starting lineup.
Willem Alberts is likely to make his return from injury in the Springboks' match against Argentina in Buenos Aires next Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says the need for continuity significantly influenced his backline selections for Saturday’s Test against Argentina, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Jean de Villiers will make his return to Test rugby when the Springboks take on Argentina in Durban this Saturday.
The Fijians lifted the Pacific Nations Cup after a 39-29 win against Samoa in the final.
Flyhalf Handré Pollard is in doubt for Saturday’s Test against Argentina in Durban as the result of a concussion.
Assistant coach Johann van Graan says the Springboks have addressed the need to be more clinical on attack.
Fiji beat Samoa 39-29 in the Pacific Nations Cup final at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby.