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.
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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.
Dan Biggar says the Springboks have dethroned the All Blacks as rugby’s “winning machine” and is backing the world champions for an unprecedented three-peat in 2027.
England and New Zealand head into Saturday’s clash at Twickenham with both sides having an added incentive for victory.
Darcy Graham scored four tries and Adam Hastings kicked 17 points as Scotland thrashed Fiji at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Three SA-born Scotland internationals have been included in Gregor Townsend’s match-day 23 for Saturday’s clash against Fiji at Murrayfield.
Beauden Barrett starts at flyhalf in place of Damian McKenzie as New Zealand boss Scott Robertson makes a host of changes to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Springbok chief Rassie Erasmus has admitted to ‘considering’ coaching another Test nation, but cites his connection to South African rugby as one of his reasons for staying.
Vodacom Bulls star Cameron Hanekom must make his Springbok bow from the back of the scrum against Scotland, according to SA Rugby magazine readers.
Jake White believes @Vodacom Bulls loose forward Cameron Hanekom’s versatility could cement his place in the Springbok squad, and has the ability to even play as a back.
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.