Eddie backs Ireland to revive fortunes

Japan coach Eddie Jones has no doubt Ireland can come through a “difficult little period” under Andy Farrell, but warned it may take time.

Keo & Zels: Rassie’s Boks to fry the Frogs

The boys can’t understand the fear factor of a team that’s beaten the Boks once in nine Tests over the past 15 years.

Rassie backs Boan to ‘swim’

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes Boan Venter will make the most of his big opportunity against France in Paris on Saturday.

Siya hits 100 for Boks, Gaza returns

Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok to earn 100 Test caps when he leads the team against France in Paris on Saturday night.

Scotland drop Duhan for All Blacks clash

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has axed star South African winger Duhan van der Merwe for Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks at Murrayfield.

Les Bleus back Bomb Squad for Boks

France coach Fabien Galthié has named a six-two split between forwards and backs on the bench for Saturday’s clash with the Springboks in Paris.

Code-switcher makes Wallabies return

Carter Gordon will play for Australia for the first time since the 2023 World Cup after being selected by Joe Schmidt for Saturday’s match against Italy.

Smith starts at fullback for England

Marcus Smith has been recalled as one of seven changes to England’s starting XV for Saturday’s Test against Fiji at Twickenham.

Doris regains Ireland captaincy for Japan clash

Coach Andy Farrell has made nine changes to the Ireland team that will face Japan in Dublin on Saturday.

Rassie predicts France team

Rassie Erasmus revealed the match 23 he expected France to name on Thursday.