Rankings: Boks at risk of drop in Adelaide

The Springboks could fall in World Rugby’s official Test rankings should they fail to avoid defeat by the Wallabies in Adelaide on Saturday.

Throwback Thursday: Steyn gives Wallabies the boot

As Frans Steyn prepares to make his first Test appearance of the year, take a look back to when he nailed two drop goals as a 20-year-old against the Wallabies at Newlands.

Argentina bulk up for All Blacks clash

Argentina coach Michael Cheika on Thursday unveiled a strengthened backline, making three starting changes to his team to face New Zealand in their Rugby Championship Test in Christchurch on Saturday.

Foster rues All Black’s switch to Wallabies

New Zealand coach Ian Foster said on Thursday “it doesn’t feel right” that former All Black Tawera Kerr-Barlow could play for Australia and become the first player to switch between tier-one nations in more than 20 years.

Blues star set for All Blacks debut

New Zealand on Thursday named an unchanged starting lineup for their Rugby Championship clash with Argentina, with Stephen Perofeta in line to make his All Blacks debut.

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.

Quade: Wallabies will benefit from youth approach

Injured veteran flyhalf Quade Cooper says the Wallabies could benefit from giving younger players opportunities in both his and centre Samu Kerevi’s absence.

Wallabies to back young gun against Boks

Flyhalf Noah Lolesio is being lined up for a recall to the Wallabies starting lineup that runs at the Springboks in Adelaide on Saturday.

Boks secure Munster clash in European tour

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.

All Blacks World Cup winner switching to Wallabies

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.