Injuries forced Schmidt to gamble
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt selected Robbie Henshaw and Jared Payne in midfield because of a dearth of available alternatives, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.
Matfield must win lineout battle
The Springboks will dominate the scrum and breakdown this Saturday but Victor Matfield’s performance at the lineout will be key to a big victory, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.
‘Boks are more dangerous than ever’
What the Irish newspapers are saying ahead of the Test at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Sonny Bill to punish Poms
Sonny Bill Williams will justify his retention at inside centre when the All Blacks meet England at Twickenham on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
North carries Welsh hopes
The midfield battle will be as defining as the one up front in the Test between Wales and the Wallabies at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Rookie centres for Ireland
Inexperienced duo Jared Payne and Robbie Henshaw will start in the midfield for Ireland against the Springboks in Dublin.
Rokoduguni to make England debut
Bath winger Semesa Rokoduguni will play his first Test for England when they face the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday.
Cruden gets nod at 10
Aaron Cruden staved off the attentions of Beauden Barrett and Dan Carter and will start at flyhalf for the All Blacks against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
McMahon set for Wallabies debut
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named uncapped Sean McMahon in his first Test selection for the match against Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
Coenie on Bok bench
The Springboks have named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday's Test against Ireland in Dublin.
