Pumas Claw One Back In Italy
Argentina recovered from a poor first half to win a stagnant encounter against Italy at the Stadio Ferraris in a match played a day earlier than intended.
Preview – Ireland vs Georgia
Ireland meet the Lelos for the 4th time in their history, and the 3rd in Dublin, though both previous matches were at the old Lansdowne Road.
Preview – France vs Australia
Les Bleus take on the Wallabies for the fourth time this year, but thankfully France has chopped and changed half the team to give it a fresh coat of paint.
Preview – Scotland vs New Zealand
The All Blacks have ruffled a few feathers by bringing a second string side to battle at Murrayfield despite Scotland’s impressive win over Argentina.
Preview – Tonga vs USA
Two teams coming off solid road wins meet for the 7th time as the Ikale Tahi collide with the Eagles at neutral site Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester.
Preview – Wales vs Fiji
Warren Gatland has swapped a few players for this Tier 2 tilt, but there’s no sign of complacency with a very experienced lineup set to take on Fiji.
Preview – England vs South Africa
South Africa crumbled in a shock loss in Dublin last weekend, and now head to London to find redemption. England do not look likely to make that easy.
Preview – Romania vs Japan
Despite riding a two game losing streak, Japan arrive on Romania on a high after coming within a whisker of overturning the New Zealand Maori in Tokyo.
Preview – Samoa vs Canada
Four players debut for the Manu Samoa against Canada as the two sides square off once again at a neutral venue, this time on the French coast in Vannes.
Preview – French Barbarians vs Namibia
Namibia continue their European tour with a stop at the famous Felix Mayol, home of Toulon rugby, to face the invitational French Barbarians in a friendly.