Papier’s patience to pay off
Talented youngster Embrose Papier is in line to start his first Test when the Springboks take on Scotland in Edinburgh this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Jones: Ref meetings a ‘waste of time’
England coach Eddie Jones has suggested that he will not attend another referees meeting to discuss contentious decisions.
Test teams (Week 3)
The Test teams for Saturday’s matches as they are announced.
Saffa duo has point to prove for Scotland
John Allan believes that South African-born props Allan Dell and WP Nel will have a key role to play for Scotland against the Springboks on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Braam: Bok kicking not up to scratch
Kicking guru Braam van Straaten says that the Springboks’ wayward tactical kicking is compromising their ability to win territory and control Test matches. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Boks targeting set-piece improvement
Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says there are still areas of their set piece that needs tweaking when they face Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Brown: Both sides will ‘try and cheat’
Hooker Fraser Brown says both Scotland and South Africa will try to push the boundaries of the law when they clash in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Stockdale: Ireland can’t be daunted
Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale says they will not be putting the All Blacks on a pedestal when they clash in Dublin on Saturday.
Wallabies to rest key players
Australia have plans to rest key Wallabies during next year’s Super Rugby competition to ensure they are fresh and injury-free ahead of the 2019 World Cup.
Du Toit: I’m just enjoying my rugby
Pieter-Steph du Toit says he isn’t concerned about playing in different positions in the Bok pack, but has reiterated his preference for flank.
