16 Springbok stats and facts

For the Test against Italy at Stadio Euganeo in Padova on Saturday.

McCaw to mark milestone with win

Richie McCaw will celebrate his 100th Test as captain with a victory against Wales in Cardiff, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Hooper out to halt Irish onslaught

Michael Hooper's ability to disrupt the Irish at the breakdown could prove crucial to the Wallabies' hopes in Dublin on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Wallabies, Ireland battle for third

All the World Rugby ranking permutations for this weekend's Test matches.

Boshoff, Paige to join Boks

Marnitz Boshoff and Rudy Paige have been called up to the Springbok squad for the last week of their tour.

Fijian flank to face Boks

Samuela Vunisa will make his Test debut for Italy against the Springboks in Padova on Saturday.

All Blacks axe Carter

Beauden Barrett will start at flyhalf for the All Blacks against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Speight’s wait finally over

Henry Speight will make his Test debut for the Wallabies against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Best back for Ireland

Rory Best will start at hooker for Ireland against the Wallabies in Dublin on Saturday.

Pumas change four for France

Argentina captain Agustín Creevy is back at hooker for Saturday's clash with France in Paris.