Two changes for Fiji as they expect physical challenge from Scots
Fiji have kept all but two of the starters from last weekend's narrow loss to Australia for their test against Scotland in Suva, the country's rugby union said on Thursday.
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Lions to face 14 test players in AUNZ line-up for tour match
SYDNEY :The Australia-New Zealand Invitational XV to face the British & Irish Lions in Adelaide this weekend features eight All Blacks and six Wallabies with winger AJ Lam the only uncapped player in the starting line-up.
Tavatavanawai gets All Blacks shot, Tuipulotu comes in for injured skipper
WELLINGTON :All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made two enforced changes to his starting side for the second test against France and given centre Timoci Tavatavanawai the chance to win his first cap off the bench on Saturday.
Joe's woes mount as Lolesio blow shortens runway to fix Wallabies
MELBOURNE :Joe Schmidt's preparations for the British & Irish Lions tour appear on shaky ground with the loss of first-choice flyhalf Noah Lolesio deepening the sense of pessimism surrounding the Wallabies following their lacklustre showing against Fiji.
Injured NZ opener Allen out of T20 tri-series in Zimbabwe
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Wednesday that opener Finn Allen will miss the Twenty20 tri-series in Zimbabwe later this month due to a foot injury.
New coach says Williamson still wants to play for New Zealand
New Black Caps coach Rob Walter says Kane Williamson still wants to represent New Zealand in international cricket despite opting out of the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe.
Blow for Australia as flyhalf Lolesio ruled out of Lions series
SYDNEY :Australia's first-choice flyhalf Noah Lolesio has been ruled out of the British & Irish Lions series after undergoing surgery on Tuesday.
Evergreen Nonu re-signs with Toulon, aged 43
New Zealand great Ma'a Nonu has extended his stay with Toulon after signing a one-year deal with the Top 14 club at the age of 43.