Wallabies call on Genia
Scrumhalf Will Genia is set to start in his first match since January when Australia face the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.
Scrumhalf Will Genia is set to start in his first match since January when Australia face the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.
Johan Goosen believes the side that wins the kicking battle is likely to emerge victorious in this Saturday’s Test between the Springboks and Argentina. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Nelspruit.
The Argentinian attack has disappointed in 2016 and may do the Pumas more harm than good in the opening Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit.
Allister Coetzee could spring another surprise this week by naming Lood de Jager in the Springbok starting side ahead of Pieter-Steph du Toit. JON CARDINELLI reports from Nelspruit.
Utility back George Moala has been ruled out of New Zealand's Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.
Prop Lourens Adriaanse has been brought into the Springboks' Rugby Championship squad as cover for Trevor Nyakane.
Sonny Bill Williams has been included in the All Blacks' 32-man squad for the Rugby Championship, with Damian McKenzie dropped.
Coach Michael Cheika has named four France-based players in a 36-man Wallabies training squad ahead of the Rugby Championship.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has been reappointed through to the 2019 World Cup.
Angus Gardner has been appointed referee for the Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks and Springboks in Christchurch on 17 September.