New faces for Italy

Italy coach Jacques Brunel has included 10 uncapped players in his 30-man Six Nations squad.

Clermont flanker pushes ref

Clermont flanker Viktor Kolelishvili shoves referee Wayne Barnes in a Champions Cup match.

Kings welcome input of Saru coaches

Coach Deon Davids says the Southern Kings continue to benefit from the input of Saru’s coaching mobi-unit as they prepare for their return to Vodacom Super Rugby.

Lancaster stimulates Stormers system

Former England coach Stuart Lancaster has paid a brief but ‘highly productive’ visit to the Stormers to exchange ideas, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Van Graan to stay with Boks

Johann van Graan has emerged as potentially the sole survivor from Heyneke Meyer’s coaching team.

Gatland gives Davies the nod

Wales coach Warren Gatland has included uncapped scrumhalf Aled Davies in an extended 37-man Six Nations squad, while recalling Tom James and Josh Turnbull.

France select sevens flyer

France coach Guy Novès has sprung a surprise by naming Fijian-born sevens specialist Virimi Vakatawa in his Six Nations squad.

Mauger joins Sunwolves coaches

Former New Zealand player Nathan Mauger will be joining Japan’s Vodacom Super Rugby side, the Sunwolves, as their backs coach.

Venter: Cheetahs need all-round game

New captain Francois Venter says the Cheetahs are aiming to develop into a more ‘complete’ team during this Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Tiatia to coach at Sunwolves

Former All Black Filo Tiatia is set to take up a role as the new forwards coach for Japan’s Super Rugby side, the Sunwolves.