The inclusion of South African-born flank Braam Steyn is one of three changes to Italy’s starting lineup for Saturday’s Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin. Coach Conor O’Shea has stuck with the same backline, but tweaked the pack for the clash at the Aviva Stadium. Steyn replaces Renato Giammarioli in the loose trio, Nicola Quaglio takes the position of… Read more →
Ireland have made four changes for Saturday’s Six Nations match against Italy in Dublin.
Coach Eddie Jones has made two changes to England’s starting lineup for Saturday’s Six Nations Test against Wales at Twickenham.
Gregor Townsend has made six changes to Scotland’s run-on XV ahead of Sunday’s Six Nations clash against France at Murrayfield.
George North could make his Wales return from the bench as coach Warren Gatland named an unchanged starting lineup for their Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham.
England have called up scrumhalf Richard Wigglesworth as a replacement for the injured Ben Youngs. Youngs ruptured his medial collateral knee ligament in Sunday’s 46-15 victory over Italy, and has been ruled out for the remainder of England’s Six Nations campaign. The 34-year-old Wigglesworth will now provide cover for Danny Care, with England set to face Wales this Saturday. Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images
Scrumhalf Ben Youngs is set to miss England’s Six Nations Test against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday due to a knee injury.
Scrumhalf Antoine Dupont has been ruled out of France’s Six Nations campaign, while flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert and No 8 Kevin Gourdon also face lengthy injury layoffs.
Anthony Watson and Sam Simmonds each scored a double as England claimed a 46-15 bonus-point win over Italy in Rome on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Johnny Sexton kicked a drop goal in injury time to steer Ireland to a 15-13 win over France in Paris on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. France are back. The spirited side that put Ireland under pressure at the set pieces and at the breakdowns on Saturday was a far cry from the mob that lost four games against the Springboks… Read more →
