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Steyn stars as Scotland slay Tonga

South African-born Kyle Steyn rounded off for four tries as Scotland pummelled Tonga at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Whitelock talks up Wales on eve of Jones milestone

New Zealand captain Sam Whitelock hailed Wales counterpart Alun Wyn Jones as an “awesome bloke” as he looked forward to more “friendly banter” on the eve of the pair’s latest meeting in an international rugby match.

Orie jumps to the top of players’ association

Springbok lock Marvin Orie has been elected as the new president of the South African Rugby Players’ Association.

Kolisi: No Cheslin, no problem

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said on Thursday he had no worries about South Africa’s chances in next month’s Tests even though they are missing three first-choice players.

Bulls dominate Carling Champions Match squad

Springbok Arno Botha headlines a group of nine Bulls players selected by Currie Cup fans to take on Kenya at Loftus Versfeld in the inaugural Carling Champions Match on 6 November.

Anscombe recalled as Dragons fight fire with fire

Gareth Anscombe is set to make his first Test start in more than two years after being named at flyhalf in the Wales side to play New Zealand in Cardiff on Saturday.

Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn celebrate

Watch: Elton red-carded in Paris

Elton Jantjies was shown a red card during Montpellier’s 32-21 Top 14 victory against Racing 92 in Paris on Saturday.

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Foster: Boks exposed All Blacks’ slow reaction

In the aftermath of a loss against the Springboks, All Blacks coach Ian Foster has earmarked decision-making under pressure as a key shortcoming that needs to be eliminated on their upcoming northern tour.

Uruguay qualify, Canada to miss Rugby World Cup for first time

Canada will miss the Rugby World Cup for the first time after losing a two-legged play-off to Chile on Saturday for a place in the 2023 finals to be played in France.

French clubs in action as Handre Pollard takes on Stade's defence

Pollard gets a break, Reinach starts

Montpellier have opted to rest flyhalf Handre Pollard while Springbok teammate Cobus Reinach is set to make his first appearance of the season for the Top 14 club against Bordeau-Begles on Saturday.