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Jake issues stark warning for SA's European adventure: 'We probably don't have the depth'
Echoing the fears of many, Bulls director of rugby Jake White doubts South Africa's franchises will possess enough depth to compete on three fronts this season, especially if the Currie Cup is thrown into the mix too.
Foley thrilled to get one more crack at the All Blacks
SYDNEY : Australia flyhalf Bernard Foley has lost plenty of matches to New Zealand, including a World Cup final, but is grateful that one more chance to have a crack at the All Blacks has come out of the blue.
New-look Wallabies 'can knock over' buoyant All Blacks - Rennie
Coach Dave Rennie is confident a new-look Australia can get one hand on the elusive Bledisloe Cup with victory over New Zealand in Melbourne on Thursday, but warned the Wallabies must be at their best.
Leo Cullen: Last season's near misses have sharpened focus
Leinster were left with a hollow feeling following the disappointing conclusion to last season but Leo Cullen said it has "sharpened the focus" as they prepare to return to competitive action.
Inexperienced Black Ferns to defend Women's World Cup title
New Zealand will bank on a relatively inexperienced squad to defend the Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil from next month with only nine of the 32 players named in the Black Ferns squad on Tuesday having taken part in prior editions of the showpiece.
All Black Sotutu in hot seat for Wallabies test
MELBOURNE : Number eight Hoskins Sotutu will have big shoes to fill as replacement for dynamo Ardie Savea when defending champions New Zealand bid for back-to-back Rugby Championship wins with victory over Australia in Melbourne on Thursday.
Retallick to start as All Blacks change 2 for Wallabies
Lock Brodie Retallick will begin his first game for New Zealand since fracturing a cheekbone against Ireland, in one of two All Blacks changes announced on Tuesday for the midweek Rugby Championship clash with Australia.