Boks in the mood for England duel
Speedster Canan Moodie says the Springboks will take plenty of confidence from a four-tries-to-nil victory at Murrayfield into their clash against England on Saturday.
Etzebeth: The scoreline flatters us
Skipper Eben Etzebeth said there will be “harsh words” spoken in the Springbok camp in the buildup to Saturday’s clash against England, after grinding out a win in Scotland.
Itoje fires up England for Bok riposte
Maro Itoje insists England are eager “to do the fans proud” when they face the Springboks next week following consecutive defeats by New Zealand and Australia.
Wallabies edge England in 10-try thriller
Ben Donaldson converted a late Max Jorgensen try as Australia kicked off their end-of-year tour with victory over England in an entertaining clash at Twickenham on Saturday.
Kerevi takes care of ‘terrifying’ Eddie
Australia centre Samu Kerevi has rejected claims by former England scrumhalf Danny Care that Eddie Jones ruled by fear during his tenure as England coach.
All Blacks’ guard up after Marler’s shot
Scott Barrett suggested England’s Joe Marler had “loaded the gun” ahead of Saturday’s clash at Twickenham after calling on the All Blacks to ditch performing the haka.
England prop eyes All Blacks prize
Front-row powerhouse Ellis Genge is adamant that England defeating New Zealand on Saturday will still rank as a landmark achievement for all the All Blacks’ recent struggles.
England skipper drawn into haka debate
Jamie George said he “loved the history” of the haka after England teammate Joe Marler urged New Zealand to ditch their pre-game ritual.
Controversial Marler exits England camp
England prop Joe Marler has left the national team’s camp ahead of Saturday’s end-of-year Test opener against the All Blacks in London, citing personal reasons.
Kiwis brush off Marler’s haka jibe
New Zealanders have scoffed at Joe Marler’s attempts to stir up controversy before the All Blacks play England in London this week, after the prop called the haka “ridiculous”.
