Test Rugby

Brown axed by Eddie for Bok Test

Mike Brown has dropped out of the England squad for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks at Twickenham.

Watch: IRP Try of the Year nominees

Sean Maitland, CJ Stander, Brodie Retallick and Beauden Barrett have been nominated for the International Rugby Players Try of the Year award.

Erasmus: Boks are thin on scrumhalves

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus conceded that England have the upper hand when it comes to scrumhalves ahead of their clash at Twickenham on Saturday.

Allan: Akker omission a disgrace

Former Scotland and Springbok hooker John Allan has criticised Schalk Brits’ inclusion in the November Test squad at the expense of Akker van der Merwe. DYLAN JACK reports.

Rassie explains Akker omission

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says Akker van der Merwe was left out of the squad for the November Tests because he needs Schalk Brits’ experience.

Ashton relishing England return

Chris Ashton believes he has returned to the England squad as a better player after spending four years in the international wilderness.

Jones calls in Carling

Eddie Jones has recruited former England captain Will Carling as a leadership mentor ahead of their clash with the Springboks on Saturday.

Boks set for multiple changes

The Springboks will be forced to make at least five changes to their starting lineup for Saturday’s clash against England at Twickenham, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Watch: Foster on All Blacks newcomers

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster talks about the energy that the new players have brought into camp in Tokyo ahead of Saturday’s Test against Japan.