A century of tests is a privilege, says Australia's Starc
Mitchell Starc is not keen on the attention he is receiving ahead of his 100th test but the Australia fast bowler says it has been a privilege to pull on the 'baggy green cap' so many times.
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Last 'Amigo' O'Connor gets unlikely redemption chance against Lions
MELBOURNE :Fourteen years after being a no-show for a World Cup team photo-shoot, James O'Connor was never going to miss one on Friday for the Wallabies' squad to face the British & Irish Lions.
Lara said I should have gone for his record: Mulder
Wiaan Mulder said West Indies batting great Brian Lara had told him he should have tried to break his record for the highest individual score in a test match after the South African all-rounder stopped 34 runs shy of setting a new mark on Monday.
Wallabies call up O'Connor for Lions series after Lolesio loss
Australia coach Joe Schmidt called up experienced flyhalf James O'Connor into his squad for the three tests against the British & Irish Lions on Friday after losing Noah Lolesio for the series.
New Zealand winger Clarke to miss rest of France series
All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has been withdrawn from the second test against France in Wellington on Saturday and will also miss the third and final match after sustaining a high ankle injury during training on Thursday.
Northmore to debut for England as only change against Argentina
Luke Northmore will make his debut at centre as the only change to the England matchday 23 to face Argentina in the second test in San Juan on Saturday, replacing the injured Henry Slade in the starting XV.
Italy make five changes for second test against Springboks
Fullback Mirko Belloni will make a first start for Italy as one of five changes to their side for the second test against South Africa in Gqeberha on Saturday, but number eight Lorenzo Cannone has been ruled out with a back injury.
Matera to become most capped Argentina player against England
Argentina have made seven changes to their side for the second test against England, and moved Pablo Matera from flanker to the back of the scrum where he will earn a record 111th international cap for the hosts in San Juan on Saturday.