South Africa

All Blacks given licence to thrill at Twickenham

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has given his side licence to thrill this weekend at Twickenham after selecting a side that is more than capable of taking the best defences apart.   Hansen...

All Blacks Team named for England Test

The All Blacks team has been named to play the Hillary Shield Test against England at Twickenham, London, on Saturday 10 November.   In the forwards, Karl Tu'inukuafe starts in the number one jersey,...

England hoping Maro Itoje can unsettle New Zealand at Twickenham

• Coaches want the forward to get in the faces of the All Blacks• Eddie Jones also expected to name Sam Underhill in starting XVEngland have told Maro Itoje to get in the faces of the All Blacks on...

The Best Springbok tries in France

Henry Slade keen to build on Ben Te’o partnership in All Blacks showdown

The pair played together for the first time in the victory over South Africa.

Sean Fitzpatrick issues a warning to the All Blacks ahead of the Twickenham test

Former All Black captain Sean Fitzpatrick has issued a warning to the All Blacks stating that "anything can happen at Twickenham".   Judging by his personal experiences there he is not wrong!      Fitzpatrick,...

The All Blacks could set a new World Record against England

The All Blacks are on the brink of setting a new world record when they face England at Twickenham this weekend.   Steven Hansen's side could become the first team score four or more tries for a...

All Blacks are ‘freshest we’ve been,’ says assistant coach Ian Foster

• England still recovering from brutal Test with Springbocks• Barrett’s goal-kicking at fly-half was an area of concernThe All Blacks assistant coach, Ian Foster, believes players selected to take...

November Internationals Press Conference Round Up

From the England press conference   England Forwards coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed that flanker Tom Curry has been ruled out of the remaining November Internationals after...

Rassie Erasmus 'teaches' Springboks new tackle after Farrell controversy – video

South Africa’s head coach has been filmed ‘teaching’ his players a new tackling technique after Owen Farrell’s controversial challenge on André Esterhuizen went unpunished during England’s 12-11...