Stats show McGeechan was talking foreign
Following Ian McGeechan’s comments on the number of overseas-based players in the Springbok squad, here’s a breakdown of the number of foreign-born players in each of the world’s top 10-ranked Test teams.
Australia endorsed as preferred candidate to host 2027 RWC
Australia is set to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup after being confirmed as the preferred candidate by World Rugby.
Woodward: Boks, All Blacks won’t make RWC semis
Sir Clive Woodward says northern hemisphere teams are ready to dominant Test rugby and believes the 2023 World Cup semi-final lineup will be made up of just Six Nations sides.
Cheika backs Rennie’s rant: Give him room to vent
Dave Rennie has been backed by Michael Cheika, the man he replaced as Wallabies coach, after his furious criticism of match officials’ decisions during the Test defeat to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Rennie blasts ‘horrendous’ referee after Wallabies loss
Coach Dave Rennie slammed referee Mike Adamson and his team of officials after the Wallabies’ rollercoaster 29-28 loss to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Davies left out, Adams back for Wales
Centre Jonathan Davies has been left out of the Welsh squad for Saturday’s season finale against the Wallabies, while wing Josh Adams has been fast-tracked into the starting XV.
Wallabies looking to go out with a bang against ‘battered’ Wales
Influential skipper Michael Hooper might be absent, but Australia will seek to end their autumn tour on a high against a “battered and bruised” Wales missing 20 frontline players through injury.
Injury hits Wallabies camp ahead of Wales showdown
Australia’s quest for a maiden win on their end-of-year tour has suffered a hammer blow with news that arguably their best player will miss Saturday’s Test against Wales due to injury.
England rocked by positive Covid test in camp
England prop Ellis has been ruled out of Saturday’s Test against the Wallabies at Twickenham after testing positive for Covid-19.
Eddie: Tuilagi primed to test ‘inferior’ Wallabies
Coach Eddie Jones had no qualms about selecting Manu Tuilagi on the wing for Saturday’s Cook Cup clash at Twickenham as England look to exploit Australia’s “inferiority complex” against England.
