Itoje: South Africa haven’t changed!
Maro Itoje has urged England to “unlock their potential” by producing a full 80-minute performance against the Springboks on Saturday in the final match of the November series.
Maro Itoje has urged England to “unlock their potential” by producing a full 80-minute performance against the Springboks on Saturday in the final match of the November series.
Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier was named men’s World Rugby Player of the Year on Sunday after helping his country to a first series away win in New Zealand and to the top of the global rankings.
Jacques Nienaber called up six players to the Springboks for Saturday’s final Outgoing Tour Test against England, as a few players left camp to join up with their French and UK clubs.
Winger Damian Penaud scored twice as France beat Japan in the Autumn Nations Series on Sunday to continue their winning run before next year’s Rugby World Cup on home soil.
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has reportedly held talks with the England RFU about succeeding Eddie Jones as England boss.
Johnny Sexton withdrew from the Ireland starting XV before kick-off against Australia on Saturday and Tadhg Furlong showed why he should’ve possibly been considered as backup.
Kurt-Lee Arendse has emerged as a triple threat for the world champion Springboks in a similar vein to All Blacks star Nehe Milner-Skudder, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Siya Kolisi spearheaded an impressive win against Italy, but the Springbok captain will only be satisfied if South Africa backs it up with a clinical performance against England at Twickenham.
Eddie Jones had no complaints over Marcus Smith’s decision to settle for a draw after England produced an astonishing fightback to finish all square at 25-25 against the All Blacks on Saturday.
Bundee Aki scored on his return from suspension to help Ireland beat Australia and secure a record-equalling 12th home Test win on Saturday despite missing captain Johnny Sexton.