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The Lions continue to strengthen their squad ahead of a massive season. According to Netwerk24, the Joburg-based side has completed the signing of wing Daniel Kasende, after a stint with Welsh side the Ospreys. The 31-year-old returns to where his professional career started. Kasende’s arrival follows the reported signing of versatile back Boeta Chamberlain from […]

A bit disappointed he didn’t opt for a bolder selection, coach Gregor Townsend will look to the full might of Scotland’s bench to secure victory over the Springboks on Saturday. Townsend has made just three changes to the Scottish starting XV that beat Argentina last week, with Finn Russell back at 10 while Zander Fagerson

Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has made three changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against the All Blacks in Wellington. Veteran fullback Tommaso Allan returns to the run-on side after featuring off the bench in last week’s defeat to Japan, while Louis Lynagh comes in on the wing for his first start

Coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to the Scotland starting XV for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld. Finn Russell regains the No 10 jersey after recovering from a calf injury, while tighthead prop Zander Fagerson and lock Gregor Brown both start in the pack after coming off the bench

Coach Andy Farrell has made nine changes to Ireland’s starting XV to face Japan in the Nations Championship on Saturday. Lock Tadhg Beirne will lead the Irish out as captain for the first time, with only six players from their nail-biting 33-31 victory over the Wallabies in Sydney last week retaining their place for the

Nick Mallett says Evan Roos has the talent to become a Springbok regular, but must sharpen his discipline and decision-making. The Stormers No 8 has been handed a starting berth for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld in what will be his ninth Test appearance. Mallett said on the Talking Boks podcast

Japan have retained rookie flyhalf Ryunosuke Ito in their starting XV for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Ireland in Newcastle, Australia. The 21-year-old university student impressed on his Test debut in last week’s 27-10 victory over Italy in Tokyo and keeps his place alongside scrumhalf Naoto Saito. Coach Eddie Jones said the young playmaker will

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has made five changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Italy in Wellington. Leroy Carter replaces Caleb Clarke on the left wing, Billy Proctor comes into the midfield, while tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax, lock Tupou Vaa’i and flank Wallace Sititi all return to the starting pack.

Check out the match 23s for Saturday’s Nations Championship matches. ALL BLACKS vs FRANCE (Saturday, 7:10am SA time) ALL BLACKS – 15 Damian McKenzie, 14 Will Jordan, 13 Billy Proctor, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Leroy Carter, 10 Ruben Love, 9 Cam Roigard, 8 Ardie Savea (c), 7 Luke Jacobson, 6 Wallace Sititi, 5 Tupou Vaa’i,

Springbok tighthead Wilco Louw is eager to resume his friendly rivalry with Scotland loosehead Pierre Schoeman at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Louw, who will win his 30th cap this weekend, returns to the side after a tough start to the year that saw him take time away from the squad