Test picks: Boks to win series, or Wales to make history?
The SARugbymag.co.za team formed a ruck over this weekend’s Test matches and there’s a cheeky red hand on the ball in Bloemfontein.
Farrell: We’ve got to have the stomach for pressure
Ireland coach Andy Farrell says “not over-playing the emotional card” will be essential if they are to beat New Zealand in the second Test and send the three-match series to a decider.
Sexton to lead Ireland despite concussion scare
Johnny Sexton was named on Thursday in the Ireland side to face New Zealand in the second Test, despite the veteran flyhalf failing a concussion assessment during last week’s defeat in Auckland.
All Blacks shuffle pack for second Ireland Test
Coach Ian Foster admitted on Thursday that New Zealand’s set-piece play could be compromised by fielding a smaller, more mobile, forward pack after he brought in flank Dalton Papalii as his only All Blacks change for the second Test against Ireland.
Johnny ‘good to go’ for Ireland
Johnny Sexton has been cleared to play in the second Test against New Zealand, after confusion about the Ireland captain’s head injury assessment in the first Test.
Barrett gets off scot-free from potential ban
New Zealand will have all three Barrett brothers available for the second Test against Ireland after flanker Scott escaped a citing for dangerous play in the series opener in Auckland.
Farrell defiant as Ireland ‘deal with pressure’
Andy Farrell says two humbling tour defeats in New Zealand and mounting injuries has provided the ideal chance to assess who has World Cup credentials within the Ireland squad.
Highlights: Sanzaar teams secure clean sweep
The Springboks, All Blacks, Wallabies and Los Pumas all began the Test season with victories over northern hemisphere opponents on Saturday.
All Blacks demolish Ireland in series opener
Jordie Barrett scored 19 points as the All Blacks thrashed Ireland for a convincing six-try victory in Auckland on Saturday night.
RECAP: All Blacks vs Ireland
Follow the action as the All Blacks face Ireland at Eden Park in the first match of their three-Test series.
