Wright to lead new-look Wallabies
Joe Schmidt has named Liam Wright as captain of the Australia team to face Wales on Saturday featuring seven potential debutants for his first Test as Wallabies head coach.
Wales winger to debut Down Under
Speedster Josh Hathaway will earn his maiden cap for Wales, with Ben Thomas starting at flyhalf in the first Test against Australia on Saturday.
Breakdancing Robertson injects new energy into All Blacks
Senior All Blacks are enjoying the energy brought by new head honcho Scott Robertson – the surfing, breakdancing, maverick coach who faces his first Test in charge against England on Saturday.
Nienaber: ‘Microscopic’ detail powers Ireland
Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has shed a light on how Ireland have become a Test rugby powerhouse ahead of the two-Test series.
Etzebeth: Irish media targeted me
Eben Etzebeth claims he was targeted by the Irish media for calling Ireland’s players “arrogant” following the World Cup clash with the Springboks.
Rassie drops 7-1 hint
Rassie Erasmus has hinted that the Springboks could still field a seven-one split on the bench in the series opener against Ireland, depending on the injury status in the camp.
Rassie: We’re in a ‘blessed’ position
Rassie Erasmus said the Springboks are fortunate to be able to call on a wealth of World Cup-winning experience while exposing new talent against Ireland on Saturday.
Boks recall World Cup stars for series opener
Willie le Roux and Cheslin Kolbe are among a contingent of World Cup winners recalled by the Springboks for the first Test against Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday.
Williams: Tony tuning Bok attack
Grant Williams has revealed new attack coach Tony Brown is getting the Springbok halfbacks to think differently ahead of the Test series opener against Ireland on Saturday.
Peyper: Trial to speed up TMO reviews
Jaco Peyper has explained the law trials that will be in place for the series between the Springboks and Ireland, including an extension of the TMO’s powers.
