Siya: Hanekom ‘at home’ with Boks
Siya Kolisi backs debutant Cameron Hanekom to shine against Wales on Saturday, describing the loose forward as a “special player” with a bright Springbok future.
Stick lays down a marker for Boks
Mzwandile Stick said the Springboks must dominate “until the final whistle” in Cardiff on Saturday, for a clean sweep on tour and strong end to 2024 for the world champions.
Wallabies boss shares grand ambitions
Joe Schmidt would love Australia to emulate the Grand Slam achievements of a 1984 Wallabies team captained by “top man” Andrew Slack.
Les Bleus lash ill-disciplined Pumas
France completed their 2024 schedule with a comfortable victory against Argentina in frigid conditions in Paris on Friday night.
Scotland restock with Saffas for Oz duel
Three SA-born Scotland internationals have been recalled to Gregor Townsend’s match-day 23 for Sunday’s clash against Australia at Murrayfield.
Curry back to add spice for England
Flanker Tom Curry has been recalled to face Japan at Twickenham on Sunday as England look to end a five-game losing streak in their final Test of 2024.
Wallabies to cast a spell with Potter
Harry Potter is set to make his Test debut as Harry Wilson returns to lead Australia against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
‘World’s best’ Gatland won’t leave Wales
Under-fire Wales coach Warren Gatland is the “world’s best” and going nowhere, according to assistant Rob Howley.
Prendergast tipped to TKO Fiji
Sam Prendergast has never been lacking in self-confidence, with his talent evident to many, and on Saturday he will get to pull the strings for Ireland at flyhalf against Fiji.
Golden age of gifted Boks
The nominations of Pieter-Steph du Toit, Cheslin Kolbe and Eben Etzebeth for World Rugby’s Player of the Year award says everything about the quality of the Springboks, writes MARK KEOHANE.
