Test Rugby

Marler: Bin the haka!

Joe Marler has stoked the fire ahead of England’s clash with the All Blacks at Twickenham by calling for New Zealand to scrap the haka, describing the pre-game ritual as “ridiculous.”

England switch up for All Blacks clash

Scrumhalf Ben Spencer will make his run-on debut while Ellis Genge and Tom Curry are among those recalled to hosts England’s starting XV to face New Zealand on Saturday.

Youngs: England no match for Boks

Ben Youngs has all but written off England’s chances of victory against the world champion Springboks when the teams clash at Twickenham in November.

Boks fly in Jordan for Frans

Flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse has been called up to the Springbok squad for the November tour after prop Frans Malherbe was forced to remain in South Africa due to injury.

Pollard gushes over ‘genius’ Rassie

Handre Pollard has shed a light on how Rassie Erasmus has shaped the Springboks into one of the most successful teams in history.

Watch: Wily Willie bamboozles Scots

He is set to become the eighth Springbok centurion on the November tour, and Willie le Roux stars in this collection of standout plays from South Africa’s 2013 trip to Europe.

Tony toots Rassie, Boks’ horn

Assistant coach Tony Brown believes the Springboks, under the stewardship of Rassie Erasmus, have the talent to experiment while being the dominant team in world rugby.

Barnes: Barrett over the hill

Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes has stoked the flames ahead of this weekend’s clash against the All Blacks, aiming his criticism squarely at Beauden Barrett.