New Wallabies captain gets legend’s advice
Nick Champion de Crespigny admits he was surprised to be named Wallabies captain for Saturday’s Test against Japan in only his third international appearance.
Last audition as Dupont replacement
Three players have one last opportunity to push their case to stand in for Antoine Dupont for France, who will face the Springboks in Paris on 8 November.
Rassie on massive Bok ban: Loop kak!
Rassie Erasmus says “it just got tougher” for the Springboks after front-rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels was reportedly banned for nine weeks.
Rassie: Roos a world-class player
Rassie Erasmus has explained his decision to omit in-form Stormers No 8 Evan Roos from the Springboks’ 36-man end-of-year tour squad.
Beaver backs Boks to go unbeaten
Former All Blacks flyhalf Stephen Donald believes the Springboks will go five from five on their end-of-year tour.
Pietsch makes Wallabies return
Winger Dylan Pietsch is back in Wallabies gold for the first time since his clash with Siya Kolisi in Johannesburg that left him with a broken jaw.
Razor loses another All Blacks assistant coach
The All Blacks are dealing with a second assistant coach departure since Scott Robertson took charge.
French playmaker in doubt for Bok clash
France coach Fabien Galthié has named a weakened 42-man squad for the November internationals due to injuries and absences.
Rees-Lightning set to strike Boks
Louis Rees-Zammit is back in Wales’ red after a failed attempt at the NFL and a bright start to life at the Bristol Bears.
Suaalii reunites with ‘great mentor’ Folau
Wallabies star Joseph Suaalii and Israel Folau had a happy reunion in Japan this week.
