Steward and Van Poortvliet in as Borthwick makes four changes for South Africa

Steve Borthwick has made four changes to his England side for the highly anticipated clash against South Africa in the Autumn Nations Series. Scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet is in for Ben Spencer, while Freddie Steward starts at full-back in place of George Furbank. The Leicester duo have yet to feature in the Autumn Nations Series …

Andy Farrell admits some Ireland players ‘lucky’ to retain starting spot for Pumas clash

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admitted some of his players are “lucky” to be getting another chance to impress after his side’s lacklustre defeat at home to New Zealand in the Autumn Nations Series. The clash between the All Blacks and Ireland was much anticipated, especially given the intensity of their meeting in the quarter-finals …

All Blacks suffer double blow ahead of France showdown

New Zealand have been dealt a blow ahead of their Autumn Nations Series clash against France in Paris on Saturday night. After beating Ireland in Dublin, the All Blacks will take on Les Bleus without former captain Sam Cane and star winger Mark Tele’a. Cane has been ruled out through concussion after suffering a huge …