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Astle to skipper Kings in PRO14 opener

Lock JC Astle will lead a Southern Kings side featuring a blend of youth and experience against the Cardiff Blues, to kickoff their PRO14 season on Saturday.

Stade Français sack Stassen

Lock Hendre Stassen has officially been released from his contract with French club Stade Français after testing positive for a banned substance in May.

Farrell tackle: UK press react

A look at how the foreign press have reacted to the tackle that floored England captain Owen Farrell and saw American flanker John Quill sent off in the USA’s 45-7 loss.

Bet (big) on the Boks

The Springboks should easily see off the ‘threat’ posed by neighbours Namibia as they look to secure their first win of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.

Cheika hits out at World Rugby

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has slammed World Rugby’s decision to ban Reece Hodge for three games, saying it’s Australia versus everyone else at the World Cup.

Boks have plenty to gain from Namibia clash

The Springboks’ execution of a more versatile approach will be in the spotlight when they battle Namibia on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.

Wales captain set for milestone

Wales coach Warren Gatland has named an unchanged starting lineup for their highly-anticipated Pool D encounter against the Wallabies in Tokyo on Sunday.

Cheika wields axe in Wallabies backline

Will Genia and Bernard Foley have been selected as the halfback pairing in two of four changes to the Wallabies side for their crunch World Cup match against Wales in Tokyo on Sunday.