Barnes: No 9 a potential Bok problem
Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says the absence of scrumhalf Faf de Klerk could derail the Springboks when they take on England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says the absence of scrumhalf Faf de Klerk could derail the Springboks when they take on England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Brian Moore says England’s scrum has to match the Springboks if they are to stand any chance of winning at Twickenham on Saturday.
England coach Eddie Jones will be without 17 players for Saturday’s match against the Springboks at Twickenham.
The results of the big Test clashes in the northern hemisphere this November will echo through to the 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Michael Rhodes says his commitment to England should not be in doubt if he is selected to play against the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.
England coach Eddie Jones says his side will try to avoid a physical battle when they take on the Springboks at Twickenham next Saturday.
Flank Michael Rhodes and prop Nick Schonert have been selected in England’s 36-man squad for the November Tests.
Wasps No 8 Nathan Hughes has received a six-week suspension for punching, ruling him out of England’s Tests against the Springboks, All Blacks and Japan in November.
England have been dealt another injury blow after it was confirmed that flank Chris Robshaw will miss the November Tests due to a long-standing knee problem.
Billy Vunipola has been ruled out of England’s November Tests after breaking an arm while playing for Saracens in the European Champions Cup last Saturday.