Eddie: Ireland aren’t Bok-hardened
In questioning Ireland’s ability to cope with what’s coming when they visit Twickenham to face England on Saturday, Eddie Jones has used the Springboks as the standard for measuring physicality.
England vs Ireland: Predict and WIN! (Closed)
Predict the score of the Six Nations clash between England and Ireland at Twickenham and you could win a Famous Grouse hamper!
Superbru: Clean sweep for SA teams
The Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers will each celebrate their first home match against European opponents in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a victory, according to the SA Rugby magazine team.
Watch: All signs point to Le Crunch in Paris!
#Preview – @TheMoneyManSA’s tips on this week’s Six Nations action sets up Paris as the venue for the decider.
Eddie percolates on ‘going after’ Ireland
England coach Eddie Jones insisted his side were ready to “go after” Ireland in a Six Nations “semi-final” at Twickenham on Saturday.
England power up with Simmonds at 8
England coach Eddie Jones has recalled Sam Simmonds at No 8 for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Ireland at Twickenham.
Rare start for Steyn as Scotland mix things up
Wing Kyle Steyn will make his first Six Nations start for Scotland as one of five changes to the run-on XV for Saturday’s match against perennial strugglers Italy in Rome.
O’Driscoll: Sexton is inferior to Smith
Brian O’Driscoll says veteran Ireland playmaker Johnny Sexton is an “inferior athlete” to Marcus Smith, but the former skipper believes his countryman has the IQ to outsmart the English upstart in a face-off.
Sexton back as Ireland call on big guns
Ireland talisman Johnny Sexton is restored to the flyhalf starting berth for Saturday’s crucial Six Nations match with England where victory would ensure the Irish maintain hopes of the title.
Davies, Navidi back to boost Wales against France
Wales coach Wayne Pivac has named Josh Navidi at openside flanker for the Six Nations match against France in Cardiff on Friday, while also handing a return to veteran centre Jonathan Davies.
