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Bok bomb: Franco gets 'kicking role'

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Franco Smith, one of the most attack-minded coaches in South Africa, will be helping the Springboks with their kicking 'skills'.

Harrison likely to be first choice - Jones

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

England head coach Eddie Jones says Northampton's Teimana Harrison is the favourite to fill the openside flanker role against South Africa for the autumn Tests.

Suspended Earls to miss All Blacks test

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Earls will miss Ireland's test against world champions New Zealand after being banned for two weeks for a dangerous tackle in European Champs Cup clash, a disciplinary hearing decided on Wednesday.

Border also files for liquidation

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

NEWS: At a time when the Eastern Province Kings find themselves back in court, another South African union also face financial ruin.

Things you didn't know: Alex Lozowski

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Alex Lozowski was named in Eddie Jones' England squad for the first time ahead of the November test series against South Africa, Fiji, Australia and Argentina.   We take a look at a few things you...

South African lock extends Montpellier stay

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

NEWS: Montpellier's South African lock Paul Willemse has extended his contract at the French Top 14 team by a year to 2019.

Ollivon gets France call-up for November tests

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

France included RC Toulon's Charles Ollivon in a 32-man squad on Wednesday to prepare for the November tests despite the player not featuring on coach Guy Noves's initial elite list.

Springboks hoping on history vs England

1 decade ago by The Yellow Cap

Springboks will be looking to continue an unbeaten run against England that stretches all the way back to November 2006 when take to the hallowed Twickenham turf for their test against the Red...

Injury-hit England recall Wood

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

Tom Wood was recalled for England's end-of-year internationals on Wednesday as coach Eddie Jones tried to plug the gaps in an injury-hit squad.

Video - 'These lads in green have certainly got balls': Ireland's epic South African battle turned into a documentary

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

They didn't leave with an elusive series win but Ireland's intense three-test tour of South Africa last summer was still historic and hugely memorable.