Boks need Bismarck to fire
The Springboks need Bismarck du Plessis to set the physical tone against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Meyer ponders Bok balancing act
Heyneke Meyer says it's important to allow combinations to settle ahead of the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Wallabies welcome back star trio
Matt Giteau, Quade Cooper and Will Genia have returned to the Wallabies starting line-up for their match against the Springboks in Brisbane on Saturday.
Big test for Nonu, Williams
The cohesion of the All Blacks’ powerful midfield combination will be key to the outcome of Friday’s Test against Argentina, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Back row boasts World Cup flavour
A convincing performance against the Wallabies will strengthen Schalk Burger and Marcell Coetzee’s claims for World Cup selection, writes JON CARDINELLI.
‘Giteau will get Wallabies backs going’
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer believes recalled Wallabies utility back Matt Giteau could be a talismanic figure for the Australian side. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Burger starts for Boks
Schalk Burger has replaced Warren Whiteley at eighthman for the Springboks' match against the Wallabies in Brisbane.
Naholo to make Test debut
Waisake Naholo will start on the right wing for the All Blacks against Argentina in Christchurch on Friday.
Pumas pick Stormers lock
Argentina have recalled Manuel Carizza for their match against the All Blacks in Christchurch on Friday.
All Boks fit for Brisbane clash
All 31 players in the Springbok squad are available for selection for their Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.
