Beale back for Wallabies

20th June 2012 Beale: Returns to Wallabies XV Australia coach Robbie Deans has recalled troubled full-back Kurtley Beale to his starting line-up for Saturday’s final Test against Wales at Allianz Stadium. Beale, who has been sidelined with a shoulder injury suffered while playing for the Rebels, was charged with common assault last week following an…

Potgieter set for Bok debut

20th June 2012 First cap: Jacques Potgieter South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has handed Jacques Potgieter his debut for the final Test against England in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Potgieter comes into the side after Willem Alberts was ruled out through injury, with the 26-year-old Bulls flanker having impressed Meyer this season. Meyer has made…

Pumas change seven

20th June 2012 Moving back to 15: Joaquin Tuculet Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has made seven changes to the side that beat France last weekend for Saturday’s second Test in Tucuman. Phelan continues to test the depth of his resources after the Pumas needed a late try from wing Manuel Montero to sneak past les…

JWC: Shortlist for top award unveiled

20th June 2012 Jan Serfontein: Compared to Brian O’Driscoll The International Rugby Board has confirmed a shortlist of three nominees for the IRB Junior Player of the Year Award 2012. The winner is set to be announced following the IRB Junior World Championship final at Newlands on Friday. Hosts South Africa, who reached the final…

Three changes for Scotland

20th June 2012 Chris Cusiter: Starting at scrum-half Scotland coach Andy Robinson has made three changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s Test against Samoa in Apia. Number eight Richie Vernon replaces John Barclay, who has returned home for his wedding, while Sean Lamont and Chris Cusiter have been included at right wing and scrum-half.…

England dirt-trackers prevail

20th June 2012 Hat-trick: Nick Abendanon England cruised to a second victory on their tour of South Africa thanks to a 57-31 win over the SA Barbarians North in Potchefstroom. The visitors crossed the whitewash on seven occasions with full-back Nick Abendanon bagging a hat-trick, whilst Jonny May touched down twice. England number eight Ben…