Sonny Bill to punish Poms

Sonny Bill Williams will justify his retention at inside centre when the All Blacks meet England at Twickenham on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

North carries Welsh hopes

The midfield battle will be as defining as the one up front in the Test between Wales and the Wallabies at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Rookie centres for Ireland

Inexperienced duo Jared Payne and Robbie Henshaw will start in the midfield for Ireland against the Springboks in Dublin.

Rokoduguni to make England debut

Bath winger Semesa Rokoduguni will play his first Test for England when they face the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday.

Cruden gets nod at 10

Aaron Cruden staved off the attentions of Beauden Barrett and Dan Carter and will start at flyhalf for the All Blacks against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

McMahon set for Wallabies debut

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named uncapped Sean McMahon in his first Test selection for the match against Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Coenie on Bok bench

The Springboks have named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday's Test against Ireland in Dublin.

Spedding starts for France

South African-born fullback Scott Spedding will make his debut for France against Fiji in Marseille on Saturday, with Rory Kockott on the bench.

North to bulk up Welsh midfield

George North will start at outside centre for Wales against Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.