Siya Kolisi has been recalled to the South African starting squad (Getty Images) South Africa have made changes for their clash with England as Rassie Erasmus recalls most of his key players to his starting squad. Siya Kolisi, RG Snyman and Pieter-Steph du Toit are among those promoted to the bench, while Damian de Allende, … Read more
Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet have been recalled to England’s starting team to face South Africa as Steve Borthwick makes four changes. Steward replaces George Furbank at full-back, hinting at a change in strategy, while Van Poortvliet is preferred to Ben Spencer at scrum-half and in contention to make his first international appearance since … Read more
Vodafone is title sponsor of Wales’ senior men’s, women’s and course teams – Andrew Boyers/Reuters The fallout from the Welsh Rugby Union’s botched contract negotiations with its women’s team has continued, with sponsor Vodafone saying it was “very concerned” about further allegations of sexism. The WRU threatened to withdraw the team from next year’s home … Read more
Warren Gatland’s Wales have not won a test since the group stages of last year’s Rugby World Cup – PA/David Davies Warren Gatland called on the Welsh Rugby Union to back him or sack him after Wales were beaten 52-20 by Australia in their record 11th consecutive defeat. Gatland added he would be “comfortable” no … Read more
Tom Curry suffered concussion against Australia (PA Wire) England have insisted they have no concerns about Tom Curry returning to the squad for the game against Japan after the flanker suffered a second concussion of the season. Curry was absent in the loss to South Africa after appearing to be knocked out against Australia 10 … Read more
England head coach Steve Borthwick saw his side suffer last-minute defeats against New Zealand and Australia (David Davies/PA) (PA Wire) England vs South Africa Betting Tips It’s been a miserable start to the autumn series for England after narrow defeats to New Zealand and Australia, and things won’t get any easier on Saturday when world … Read more
