Test Rugby

Goosen at 15 for Boks

Johan Goosen will start at fullback against Italy in Padova on Saturday in one of four changes to the Springbok starting XV.

Five changes for France

Xavier Chiocci will make his first start in one of five changes to the French side to face Argentina in Paris on Saturday.

Ford at flyhalf for England

George Ford has been selected at flyhalf for England's match against Samoa at Twickenham on Saturday.

Kaplan: Where’s the consistency?

Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan says Steve Walsh showed inconsistency in the way he refereed the rolling maul at Twickenham on Saturday.

Davies returns for Wales

Jonathan Davies will start at outside centre in the only change to the side that faced the Wallabies for the match against the All Blacks in Cardiff on Saturday.

Ireland break into top three

Ireland have climbed to third position in the IRB rankings following Australia and England's three-point defeats to France and South Africa respectively.