Cruden off the hook

Aaron Cruden has escaped any further punishment for missing the All Blacks' plane to Argentina.

Fan turned on by try

A Southland supporter enjoyed his team's try against Canterbury in the New Zealand Cup a bit too much.

Double blow for All Blacks

Brodie Retallick and Wyatt Crockett have been ruled out of New Zealand's match against the Boks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Pumas to target Wallabies scrum

The Australian forwards will again be under pressure to perform when they take on Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Wallabies focus on forward battle

Australia have made two injury-enforced changes to their pack, and strengthened their bench, for Saturday's clash against Argentina in Mendoza.

Carter’s body blows

Dan Carter faces serious questions about his ability to make it through to the next World Cup, writes MARC HINTON.

Who will win the lineout battle at Ellis Park?

Matfield vs Whitelock

A sold-out Ellis Park will witness a lineout battle between two of the best No 5 locks in world rugby, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Can the Boks beat the All Blacks without Duane Vermeulen?

Bismarck starts for Boks

Bismarck du Plessis has regained the Springbok No 2 jersey for the match against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.