
Ashton relishing England return
Chris Ashton believes he has returned to the England squad as a better player after spending four years in the international wilderness.
Chris Ashton believes he has returned to the England squad as a better player after spending four years in the international wilderness.
The Springboks will be forced to make at least five changes to their starting lineup for Saturday’s clash against England at Twickenham, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he has decided not to use Franco Mostert in Saturday’s Test against England at Twickenham.
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 inclusion of players such as Gio Aplon, Ruhan Nel, Cheslin Kolbe, Sergeal Petersen and Schalk Brits indicates a willingness to think differently when it comes to Springbok selection, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
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.
Referee Marius van der Westhuizen has been dropped from World Rugby’s match official panel.
Veteran centre Adam Ashley-Cooper has been included in the Wallabies’ 34-man squad for their European tour after a two-year absence from Test rugby.