France hand Jolmes, Tanga debuts against Japan
France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday handed debuts to lock Thomas Jolmes and number eight Yoan Tanga for the first rugby Test against Japan in Toyota on Saturday.
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Gilchrist to captain Scotland against Argentina
Grant Gilchrist will captain Scotland for the first time in four years while Luke Crosbie will make his first start for the country in the first test against Argentina at San Salvador de Jujuy on Saturday.
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Wales pick uncapped former junior captain Reffell to front Boks at Loftus
Wales coach Wayne Pivac has named his team for Saturday's Test against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.
Jamie Dallimore receives three-year ban for anti-doping rule violation
Former Barrow Raiders half-back Jamie Dallimore has received a three-year ban from all sport following a first Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) for the presence of a banned substance in his urine sample.
North picked at centre as Reffell debuts for Wales against Boks
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa : George North has been named at outside centre as he makes his first Wales appearance in over a year against South Africa at Loftus Stadium on Saturday, while there is also a debut for loose-forward Tommy Reffell.
Japan recall Van der Walt to second row for France test
Japan coach Jamie Joseph recalled World Cup stalwart Wimpie van der Walt to his second row for Saturday's test against France at Toyota Stadium as he looks to match the Six Nations champions at the set piece.
Wales team news v South Africa as George North and Dan Lydiate return with Tomas Francis left on the bench
George North and Dan Lydiate will return to the international arena when Wales face South Africa on Saturday, with premier tight-head Tomas Francis on the bench.