Three newcomers in Ireland squad
Ireland have included three uncapped players in a 42-man squad for the November internationals.
Boks must make end-of-year statement
The Springboks should be quietly confident of enjoying a positive return on the November tour to the northern hemisphere, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Pocock named Australia’s best
Flanker David Pocock has won Australia’s Player of the Year award for the second time.
Jones calls up two Saffas for England
Flank Michael Rhodes and prop Nick Schonert have been selected in England’s 36-man squad for the November Tests.
England’s Hughes set to miss Bok Test
Wasps No 8 Nathan Hughes has received a six-week suspension for punching, ruling him out of England’s Tests against the Springboks, All Blacks and Japan in November.
Tonga star set to have chemo treatment
Former Highlanders captain and current Tonga international Nasi Manu will undergo chemotherapy after he was diagnosed with a form of urological cancer.
Passport issue prevents Willemse call-up
Paul Willemse has missed out on selection for France’s 31-man squad for the November internationals against the Springboks, Argentina and Fiji.
Dell, Nel to front Springboks
South African-born props Allan Dell and WP Nel have been selected in Scotland’s 40-man squad for the November Tests.
Foley commits to Wallabies, Waratahs
Flyhalf Bernard Foley has signed a deal to stay in Australia until the end of the 2019 season.
Robshaw adds to England’s injury woes
England have been dealt another injury blow after it was confirmed that flank Chris Robshaw will miss the November Tests due to a long-standing knee problem.
