Rassie clarifies captaincy decision

Rassie clarifies captaincy decision

Rassie Erasmus has explained why Jesse Kriel, and not Siya Kolisi, will lead the Springboks in Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with the All Blacks at Eden Park. Kolisi returns from injury to start at No 8, but Erasmus said that with Kriel already appointed captain...
Kolisi back at 8, Kriel retains captaincy

Kolisi back at 8, Kriel retains captaincy

Rassie Erasmus has named Siya Kolisi at No 8 and recalled Willie le Roux at fullback for Saturday’s Rugby Championship blockbuster against the All Blacks at Eden Park. Erasmus has made four changes to the starting XV that beat the Wallabies in Cape Town. The most...

All Blacks axe Reece for Bok showdown

Emoni Narawa replaces Sevu Reece on the right wing in one of three changes to the All Blacks starting lineup for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks at Eden Park. Reece, who looked shaky under the high ball in their loss to Argentina in Buenos...

Lynagh leapfrogs O’Connor in Wallabies shake-up

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has sprung a surprise by handing Tom Lynagh the No 10 jersey ahead of veteran James O’Connor for Saturday’s Rugby Championship showdown with Argentina in Townsville. O’Connor started both Tests in South Africa but struggled off the kicking...

Carreras to call the shots at 10

Los Pumas have handed the No 10 jersey to Santiago Carreras for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Wallabies in Townsville, after Tomas Albornoz was ruled out with a hand injury. Carreras’ promotion sharpens the Argentine backline, with his playmaking...