‘Ireland front five becoming world class’

Former Ireland flyhalf Ian Madigan believes the Irish scrum has improved since being destroyed by the Springboks in Dublin last year. The Bok pack repeatedly dismantled their opponents at scrum time, earning a penalty try in a 24-13 victory, with Ireland props Andrew...

Teddy ready to tackle Boks

With the mammoth Springbok showdown looming, winger Teddy Thomas is eager to make his recall to the French side count after five years in the Test rugby wilderness. Fabien Galthié has brought the Toulouse wing back into the fold as injury-ravaged France gear up to...

Pollock to wing it for England?

The mercurial Henry Pollock has emerged as a possible stop-gap in the England backline as coach Steven Borthwick sweats over two injured stars for Saturday’s clash with Japan. Loose forward Pollock’s two-try cameo in England’s 45-22 win over Australia on Sunday has...

Sacha, Gaza get a reality check

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse are under no illusions about the task that awaits the Boks in Paris and Dublin over the next two Nations Championship Tests.  The Springboks face France this Friday at the Stade de France, followed by Ireland and then the...