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.

Mapimpi double downs Scotland

Makazole Mapimpi scored another brace at Murrayfield as the Springboks saw off a fired-up Scotland in a scrappy encounter on Sunday.

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Polly wants to fly with skilful Boks

Flyhalf Handre Pollard believes the Springboks’ growth lies in expanding their attacking game, an area he’s excited to develop under the guidance of Kiwi coach Tony Brown.

Argentina put Italy to the sword

Argentina notched up a ninth successive victory over Italy with a convincing win in Udine on Saturday to kick off their November international campaign.

Dupont delights in Japan stroll

Olympic sevens gold medallist Antoine Dupont set up two tries as France eased past Japan in Paris on Saturday.

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.

Boks switched on for Murrayfield ‘hustle’

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the Springboks aim to win Sunday’s clash in Edinburgh inside the first 20 minutes, or risk being punished by a ‘X factor’ Scotland side.

Eben’s warning: Scotland no pushovers

Eben Etzebeth says the Springboks will be on high alert when they face Scotland in their Outgoing Tour opener at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Darry out, Cane in doubt for All Blacks

Injured lock Sam Darry has been ruled out of the rest of New Zealand’s end-of-year tour with veteran Sam Cane in doubt to face France next week.