With Faf de Klerk on club duty with Sale Sharks, Embrose Papier will make his first South Africa start on Saturday.
A statistical look at Saturday's clash between Ireland and New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium.
Sale Sharks have moved to fill their need in the back row by signing Jean-Luc du Preez from Super Rugby side the Sharks.
France have made two changes to their starting line-up against Argentina, with Yoann Huget selected for the first time in a year.
Jordan Petaia will become Australia's youngest debutant for a decade in a much-changed side in Padova.
Embrose Papier will start his first ever test this weekend against Scotland as one of three changes to the starting XV that beat France...
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Full-back Rob Kearney and centre Garry Ringrose have recovered from injuries in time to start against New Zealand.
Wales coach Warren Gatland has made 14 changes for Saturday's international against Tonga, with Liam Williams selected for his 50th cap.
It has been confirmed by the Bulls that SA Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus will be a part of the process in selecting a...
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Joe Cokanasiga comes into the side as Eddie Jones makes 11 changes to the England team that started against New Zealand.
Steve Hansen has made just one enforced change for the All Blacks' showdown with Ireland, Ryan Crotty coming in for Sonny Bill Williams.
All Black scrum half Aaron Smith is set to surpass the record of Justin Marshall this weekend, becoming the most capped All Black of...
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Scottish coach Gregor Townsend has expressed that victory over the Springboks would be bigger than beating England this year. Before beating England in the...
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