Erasmus: Time is right to start Papier
Rassie Erasmus says scrumhalf Embrose Papier is ready to make his first start for the Springboks.
Preview: Scotland vs Springboks
The Springbok forwards will hold the key to victory when the side fronts a dangerous Scotland outfit at Murrayfield on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Preview: Ireland vs All Blacks
CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the highly-anticipated battle between Ireland and the All Blacks in Dublin on Saturday.
Preview: France vs Argentina
France and Argentina will both look to bounce back from defeats and end losing streaks when they clash in Lille on Saturday, writes DYLAN JACK.
Preview: Italy vs Wallabies
The Wallabies will be under big pressure to deliver when they take on Italy in Padua on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
15 Springbok stats and facts
For Saturday’s Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Papier gets Bok No 9 jersey
Embrose Papier will make his first Test start when the Springboks take on Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.
‘Substitutions can’t be pre-planned’
Former Bok coach Jake White says there isn’t an exact science when it comes to the art of making good substitutions.
Ireland change four for All Blacks clash
Rob Kearney will start at fullback for Ireland against the All Blacks in Dublin on Saturday.
Jenkins leads second-string Wales
Ellis Jenkins will captain a largely second-string Wales team against Tonga in Cardiff on Saturday.
