It’s game time for Siya in French ‘theatre’

Siya Kolisi dismissed any suggestion that historical dominance over Les Bleus gives the Springboks a psychological edge for Friday night at the Stade de France, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The world champions return to the venue where they have beaten Fabien Galthié’s men...

Beauden captains All Blacks, Richie returns

Beauden Barrett will captain the All Blacks for the first time when they face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, with Richie Mo’unga back at flyhalf. Coach Dave Rennie has made eight changes to the starting XV that beat Scotland 43-21 at Murrayfield, with Barrett set to...

Ireland switch things up before Bok duel

Scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park starts with Mack Hansen shifting to fullback against Fiji on Saturday, as Tadhg Beirne takes over the Ireland captaincy. Gibson-Park, who has played just once for Leinster this season and came on as a replacement in Ireland’s 42-12...