Wallabies coach off the hook
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has avoided punishment following an investigation into alleged misconduct during last Saturday’s Test against England.
Italy swap two for Bok clash
Coach Conor O’Shea has made two personnel changes to Italy’s lineup for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Padua.
All Blacks to front Wales without Read
Sam Whitelock will captain the All Blacks against Wales in the absence of the injured Kieran Read on Saturday.
Moore to bow out as Tupou debuts
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named Stephen Moore to start in what will be his 129th and final Test this Saturday.
Ireland back Byrne
Adam Byrne will make his Test debut on the right wing for Ireland against Argentina in Dublin on Saturday.
Novès wields axe over France XV
France have made eight changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s match against Japan in Nanterre.
Wales recall big guns
Leigh Halfpenny will start at fullback as one of 12 changes to the Wales team to face the All Blacks in Cardiff on Saturday.
Jones revamps England XV
Coach Eddie Jones has made nine rotational changes to England’s starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against Samoa at Twickenham.
Scotland tweak pack
Scotland have made four changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s match against the Wallabies at Murrayfield.
Another mumps scare for All Blacks
Ardie Savea is the third member of the All Blacks touring party to contract mumps, which has ruled him out of Saturday’s Test against Wales.
