Big Vic, JK slam ‘forensic’ TMO

Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield and All Blacks great John Kirwan have hit out at the increasing influence of the TMO. Speaking on the Rivals podcast, the pair agreed that the game’s flow is being destroyed by overly forensic officiating – with blame laid...

All Blacks lose finisher to injury in training

Coach Scott Robertson has been forced to make a late change to the All Blacks starting XV for Saturday’s second Test against France in Wellington. Caleb Clarke’s All Blacks recall has been delayed after the winger suffered an ankle injury during Thursday’s training...

Azzurri expect Boks to ‘move the ball’

Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada says the Springboks’ halfback pairing offers a clear indication of how they intend to play in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. After winning the first Test 42-24 at Loftus Versfeld, coach Rassie Erasmus has made sweeping changes for the second,...
O’Connor hops back into Wallabies squad

O’Connor hops back into Wallabies squad

Veteran playmaker James O’Connor is back in the Wallabies squad after being recalled to face the British and Irish Lions. The 35-year-old started all three Tests at flyhalf when Australia last hosted the Lions in 2013, but he has not played for his country in almost...

100 up for Willie, still living the dream

Veteran fullback Willie le Roux will on Saturday expand the Springbok centurions club to eight members when he runs on against Italy for his 100th Test cap. Le Roux is set to become the fourth Bok back to play 100 Tests, joining Percy Montgomery (102 Tests), Bryan...