Test Rugby

Boks stay fifth; Wallabies, France drop

The Springboks remain No 5 in the World Rugby rankings despite their 35-6 win over Italy in Padua.

Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from the third week of end-of-year Test matches, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Watch: Springbok press conference

What Allister Coetzee, Eben Etzebeth, Handré Pollard and Bongi Mbonambi had to say after the Springboks’ 35-6 win against Italy.

Boks bulldoze Italy

The Springbok forwards bossed the set pieces and collisions to power their side to a 35-6 victory over Italy on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI at Stadio Euganeo reports.

All Blacks surge past Wales

Waisake Naholo and Rieko Ioane scored a brace of tries as the All Blacks claimed a 33-18 win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Scotland smash 14-man Wallabies

Scotland scored eight tries to beat the Wallabies 53-24 at Murrayfield on Saturday.

England overpower Samoa

England scored seven tries in their 48-14 win over Samoa at Twickenham on Saturday.

Ireland brush off Pumas

CJ Stander scored a try as Ireland beat Argentina 28-19 in Dublin on Saturday.

Preview: Wales vs All Blacks

The All Blacks will be aiming to rediscover their killer instinct when they come up against Wales in this Saturday’s season-ending Test, writes CRAIG LEWIS.