Heyneke’s coaching staff confirmed

Pieter de Villiers and John McFarland have joined Heyneke Meyer’s coaching team at Stade Français.

Preview: Boks vs England (2nd Test)

An assured Springbok side should head into Saturday’s second Test against England with cautious optimism, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.

Du Toit at blindside flank for Boks

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made two changes to his starting XV for the second Test against England in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Launchbury, Shields start for England

Joe Launchbury and Brad Shields have been included in England’s run-on XV for the second Test against the Springboks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Youngs: England must contain Faf

England scrumhalf Ben Youngs says they gave Faf de Klerk far too much time on the ball at Ellis Park.

Preview: Wallabies vs Ireland (2nd Test)

The return of Johnny Sexton and Garry Ringrose will boost Ireland’s chances in their quest to level the Test series against the Wallabies in Melbourne on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Preview: All Blacks vs France (2nd Test)

The All Blacks will race clear of France in Wellington on Saturday and take an unassailable lead in the three-Test series, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bok win would aid squad growth

A victory over England this Saturday would enable the Boks to continue expanding their squad capacity in the third and final Test against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.

Watkin in, Parkes out for Wales

Coach Warren Gatland has made five changes to Wales’ starting lineup ahead of the second Test against Argentina in Santa Fe on Saturday.

Sexton back at 10 for Ireland

Johnny Sexton returns to Ireland’s starting XV in one of eight changes for the second Test against the Wallabies in Melbourne on Saturday.