Team Of The Week
Or perhaps more accurately team of the week-end? Plenty of games and performances to go through, but here are the standouts from the first weekend of the June test programme.
In Review Part 2
A rout in Durban, a scrap in Kingston, a steamrolling in Salta, and a showdown in Houston closed out the big weekend. Time for part two of this week’s reviews.
In Review Part 1
A superb match in Brisbane was the highlight of the weekend amidst some pretty ordinary stuff from some big names and a near-upset in Osaka. Match reviews take one inside.
Quick Picks Part 2
Now on to four more in part two. The Springboks host Italy, Tonga lines up the Canadians, England ventures to Argentina, and Ireland face an impressive Eagles lineup in Texas.
Quick Picks Part 1
With so many big games on deck this weekend it’s best to split the previews into two parts. Here’s the heads up on the first four matches worth checking out.
In Review
The Lions coasted through a maddeningly underwhelming Western Force side, and Canada claimed a well-deserved and hard-fought victory over Fiji on Wednesday. Brief reports and all the numbers are inside.
Ireland and Wales Squad Lists
Of course don’t forget that Ireland are off to North America, and Wales to Japan, both with somewhat depleted sides but they are full tests nonetheless! See both squads inside.
New Zealand and France Squad Lists
Meanwhile Les Bleus return to the land of the long white cloud seeking revenge for their World Cup defeat. Both sides feature several new players, check out the squads here.
Argentina and England Squad Lists
England are in South America and play the first of two tests against Argentina this weekend. Several players are absent from both sides, here are the players that are there.
IRB Mini-Tournament Squad Lists
Saturday marks the beginning of a new mini-tournament featuring Italy, Samoa, Scotland and hosts South Africa, with IRB world ranking points on the line. Check out their detailed squad info.