Preview: France vs All Blacks
All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett against France

Preview: France vs All Blacks

The All Blacks’ determination to rediscover a clinical edge should spell trouble for France in Saturday’s Test at the Stade de France, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Kings sign Lions’ Volmink
Anthony Volmink

Kings sign Lions’ Volmink

The Kings have signed winger Anthony Volmink from the Lions to bolster their backline in the Pro14. (more…)

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Big calls for Springboks at 7, 10
Francois Louw and Pieter-Steph du Toit

Big calls for Springboks at 7, 10

The balance of the back row and that of the halfback pairing will be key when the Springboks tackle a more settled and intelligent Ireland side on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin. (more…)

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Springboks vs Ireland: Brains to trump brawn
Ireland score from the lineout against the Boks in 2014

Springboks vs Ireland: Brains to trump brawn

The Springboks will need to outsmart one of the craftiest teams in Test rugby to win the clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports. (more…)

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Beast ready for big scrum battle
Beast Mtawarira

Beast ready for big scrum battle

Beast Mtawarira is determined to prove a point this Saturday against a tighthead he considers to be the very best in northern hemisphere rugby. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports. (more…)

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Bok coach must back Pollard
Handré Pollard takes on Johnny Sexton in 2014

Bok coach must back Pollard

Handré Pollard must be given an extended run at No 10 on the Springboks’ four-Test tour of Europe, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin. (more…)

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