Saturday sport: Ireland face South African test, Premier League returns
All eyes will be on the Aviva Stadium as Ireland take on South Africa in their final game of the Autumn Nations Series.
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Winless Australia forced into two changes to side against France
Australia have been forced into two changes to their starting XV for the Autumn International series test against France in Paris on Saturday with flyhalf Carter Gordon and hooker Billy Pollard ruled out due to injury.
Schmidt spares the whip on 'dead horse' Wallabies before France test
Australia head into their final test of a disappointing year against France after a light week on the training track, with frustrated coach Joe Schmidt lamenting his squad's physical and mental fatigue.
Wallabies make five changes for France test
PARIS :Australia have made five changes to their line-up for the last test of an exhausting year against France in Paris on Saturday.
Wallabies face winless Europe tour for first time since 1958
DUBLIN :Australia face the prospect of a winless tour for the first time in almost 70 years after Saturday’s loss to Ireland made it three in a row and with a tough test against France to come next weekend.
Ireland secure comprehensive 46-19 win over Australia
Ireland strolled to a 46-19 victory over Australia in their Autumn Nations Series test this evening.
Wallabies turn to fresh legs as Schmidt seeks positives in tough season
DUBLIN :Australia are hoping fresh legs in their team will give them a much-needed lift as they continue to labour through the last weeks of their season, coach Joe Schmidt said on Thursday.
Australia ring the changes to take on Ireland
DUBLIN :Australia, reeling after successive defeats on their European tour, made six changes to their team for Saturday’s Test against Ireland in Dublin, including a return for powerful centre Len Ikitau and veteran flyhalf James O’Connor.