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...

Jean: Boks to exploit All Blacks’ weakness

Jean de Villiers has identified the area he believes the Springboks will target the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday. The former Bok captain says the aerial game is where New Zealand are most vulnerable, after struggling badly under the high ball in their 29-23...