‘Nothing exceptional about All Blacks’
Brendan Venter says that all departments of the All Blacks’ game are a ‘bit off’ and that they have become like any other Test team.
Mitchell: I feel connected to England
John Mitchell says there is an ’emotional connection’ to his position as England’s defence coach.
Superbru: Wales or Springboks?
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru predictions for this weekend’s Tests and Pro14 matches.
Hansen: Read’s position not under threat
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has defended captain Kieran Read, who was criticised after their defeat to Ireland.
World Rugby chief calls for cards
World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper has urged referees to show more cards in a continued effort to stamp out dangerous tackles.
Test teams (Week 4)
The Test teams for Saturday’s matches as they are announced.
Analysis: Boks’ encouraging composure
Ahead of the final Test of the year, CRAIG LEWIS looks at some of the Boks’ important plays that saw them clinically close out the game against Scotland last Saturday.
Watch: Beast serenaded in New York
Bok prop Tendai Mtawarira was serenaded with the song ‘Beauty and the Beast’ by a South African woman in a restaurant in New York.
Wholesale changes for Scotland
Gregor Townsend has made eight changes to Scotland’s starting lineup for Saturday’s clash against Argentina at Murrayfield.
England dealt Ashton blow
Wing Chris Ashton has been ruled out of England’s match against the Wallabies at Twickenham on Saturday, due to a calf injury.
