Genia, Cooper back for Wallabies

Michael Cheika has selected Will Genia and Quade Cooper as his halfback combination for his first match as Wallabies coach against the Barbarians on Saturday.

SBW at 12 for All Blacks

Sonny Bill Williams will start at inside centre for the All Blacks against the USA in Chicago on Saturday.

Carr gets Bok break

WP flank Nizaam Carr is one of five uncapped players in the Springbok squad for their end-of-year tour.

Folau takes top honours

Waratahs fullback Israel Folau has claimed the John Eales Medal after being named Australian Player of the Year.

Barritt returns to England fold

Brad Barritt is in the England squad for next month's internationals after missing the June Tests against the All Blacks.

Argentina bring in fresh faces

Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade has added five new players to his squad for the end-of-year tour to the northern hemisphere.

Strauss back for Ireland

South African duo Richardt Strauss and Robbie Diack have been included in Ireland's 37-man squad for the November Tests.

Wales call in the cavalry

Sam Warburton and Leigh Halfpenny have been selected in Wales' 34-man squad for the November Tests.