Strauss starts for Ireland
Hooker Richardt Strauss has been included in Ireland's starting XV as one of 12 changes to their team to face the USA in Leeds on Sunday.
Samoa drop Pisi for Bok Test
Samoa coach Stephen Betham has omitted Tusi Pisi from the starting lineup named to face the Springboks at Villa Park.
New-look Wales for Twickers clash
Hallam Amos and George North will start on the wings, with Alex Cuthbert dropping to the bench, when Wales take on England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Burgess, Farrell start for England
Sam Burgess will start at inside centre when England take on Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
France see off spirited Romania
France secured a hard-fought 38-11 bonus-point victory against Romania at the Olympic Stadium in London on Wednesday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Wallabies too good for Fiji
No 8 David Pocock scored two tries, both from the back of a driving maul, as the Wallabies secured a 28-13 win over Fiji in Cardiff on Wednesday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Scotland brush off Brave Blossoms
Scotland cruised to a 45-10 bonus-point win against Japan in Gloucester on Wednesday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
Meyer: Pollard holds the key
Handré Pollard has to prove his worth as a tactical kicker and decision-maker against Samoa on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.
‘Boks will stick to script’
Heyneke Meyer is confident that his charges will employ a more direct and tactical approach when they play Samoa, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.
