Scots recall Russell, All Blacks debut for Telea
Finn Russell has been summoned straight back into Scotland’s starting lineup to play New Zealand at Murrayfield on Sunday just days after being recalled by coach Gregor Townsend.
Finn Russell has been summoned straight back into Scotland’s starting lineup to play New Zealand at Murrayfield on Sunday just days after being recalled by coach Gregor Townsend.
Before making your picks for this weekend’s set of November Test matches, run your eyes over the teams that have been picked to play, including France against South Africa, while Wales take on Argentina.
Any one of the Springboks, All Blacks or France could end the weekend as the number-one ranked team if Fiji cause a massive upset in Dublin.
The Springboks have not lost to France in over a decade and the SARugbymag team is convinced the world champions will extend that run in Marseille on Saturday.
England and New Zealand both survived thrilling semi-finals against Canada and France, respectively, to secure their places in the Women’s World Cup final.
All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has confirmed that he will be going to Japan for an offshore playing break after the 2023 World Cup.
Rugby Australia remains fully prepared to walk away from their Super Rugby partnership after New Zealand reportedly went back on the promise of financial parity.
New Zealand centre Quinn Tupaea has suffered a major blow after it was confirmed that he will be out of action for nine months due to the injury suffered against Australia.
Referee Mathieu Raynal said on Monday he took “100% responsibility” for the disputed decision at the end of this month’s first Test between Australia and New Zealand.
The Springboks will have to get a big bonus-point victory over Argentina to win the Rugby Championship after New Zealand thrashed the Wallabies in Auckland on Saturday.