
Hodge starts as Wallabies change six for Boks
Reece Hodge has been recalled to start at fullback for the Wallabies and deal with an expected aerial assault from world champions South Africa in Adelaide on Saturday.
Reece Hodge has been recalled to start at fullback for the Wallabies and deal with an expected aerial assault from world champions South Africa in Adelaide on Saturday.
The former Ireland and Leinster hooker may not be Superman, but with 30 points in 72 games, we’re pretty sure the No 2 on his back was just a disguise.
Injured veteran flyhalf Quade Cooper says the Wallabies could benefit from giving younger players opportunities in both his and centre Samu Kerevi’s absence.
Flyhalf Noah Lolesio is being lined up for a recall to the Wallabies starting lineup that runs at the Springboks in Adelaide on Saturday.
Another midweek game has been added to the Springboks’ itinerary for their November tour with the announcement that the SA Select XV will face Munster.
Sevens speedster Muller du Plessis has officially sealed a return to the Sharks where he will be joining outgoing Blitzboks head coach Neil Powell.
Melbourne-born All Blacks World Cup-winning scrumhalf Tawera Kerr-Barlow says he is available “without hesitation” to switch nations and play for the Wallabies.
Vincent Koch says the Springboks are ready for any tricks from the Wallabies front row when the two packs clash in Adelaide on Saturday.
Durban-born Wallabies loose forward Liam Wright says it would be “cool” to run out for the Sharks as part of his unique contract with the Queensland Reds.
Springbok supporters have made it clear that Elton Jantjies should be the last resort to take over at flyhalf for South Africa in the event of Handre Pollard being ruled out of the 2023 World Cup.