Kaino amped for England

Jerome Kaino will be looking to make a strong return to Test rugby against England in Auckland on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

French should fear Folau

Israel Folau will be looking to carry his devastating Super Rugby form into the three-Test series against France in June, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Ireland enter new era

Ireland begin life without Brian O'Driscoll against an unforgiving Argentinian team in Resistencia on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Eastmond at 12 for England

Kyle Eastmond will win his third cap for England at inside centre in place of Billy Twelvetrees against New Zealand in Auckland.

Michalak at flyhalf for France

France have made eight changes to the team that lost to Ireland in their last match for the first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Kings sign Italy scrumhalf

Tobias Botes is one of three new signings for the Kings ahead of their Currie Cup Premier Division campaign.

Wallabies pick new halfback combo

Nic White and Bernard Foley will start at scrumhalf and flyhalf respectively for Australia against France in Brisbane on Saturday.