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.
Preview – Italy vs Argentina
A last minute preemptive reschedule sees the Pumas take on the Azzurri a day earlier than expected, with rain expected to pour down on Genova all weekend.
Preview – Scotland vs Argentina
This past June the Scots enjoyed a surprise victory over the Pumas in Córdoba, but it’s a seriously upgraded Argentinean side that shows up at Murrayfield.
Preview – Ireland vs South Africa
There seems to be an awful lot of optimism swimming around Irish circles at the moment for this one. Anything but a Springbok victory would be a miracle.
Preview – France vs Fiji
October 16, 1999 is a day serious rugby fans should remember, or at least what took place that day, the day when Fiji defeated France at the World Cup.
Preview – Wales vs Australia
All of a sudden the Wallabies don’t look so forlorn anymore. Michael Cheika’s feel-good effect on the team has been palpable, which is bad news for Wales.
Preview – England vs New Zealand
Two heavyweights will collide at Twickenham on Saturday when reigning world champions New Zealand face off against top rival contenders England.