Eddie rejigs Japan for Les Bleus clash
Head coach Eddie Jones has made six personnel changes to the Japan lineup to face France in Paris on Saturday.
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Head coach Eddie Jones has made six personnel changes to the Japan lineup to face France in Paris on Saturday.
Makazole Mapimpi is making the most of the time he has left in the Test arena, as the veteran winger continues to blaze a trail for the next generation of Springbok speedsters.
Makazole Mapimpi said the Springboks will have a keen eye on Scotland’s South African flyer Duhan van der Merwe when the teams clash at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Jack Dempsey is keen to show how much Scotland have improved since their last meeting with the Springboks when they face the world champions in the “ultimate test” at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Damian McKenzie and Asafo Aumua will start for New Zealand in their showdown against Ireland on Friday in two, injury-enforced, changes to the starting XV.
Hugo Keenan is among a trio of experienced backs who have been recalled to Ireland’s starting lineup for Friday night’s blockbuster Test against New Zealand.
Bob Skinstad has highlighted a player in the Scotland lineup that poses a particular threat to the Springboks in Edinburgh on Sunday.
Andre Esterhuizen is champing at the bit to face off against former club teammate Huw Jones when the Springbok centre collides with Scotland’s famed ‘Huwipulotu’ midfield on Sunday.
Joseph Suaalii is looking to follow in Israel Folau’s footsteps as the big-money NRL convert prepares to make his Wallabies debut in the Autumn Nations Series.
The race for the coveted Springbok No 10 jersey is tight, and veteran playmaker Handre Pollard says the competition keeps him on his toes.