South Africa

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards has come in support of interim coach Rob Howley after their performance in the autumn internationals has drawn a lot of criticism.

South Africa coach Allister Coetzee believes the Springboks can turn their fortunes around with a proper system in place after a dreadful year.

A spirited performance from Italy saw them register their maiden Test victory over South Africa with a 20-18 triumph at Stadio Artemio Franchi on Saturday.

World Cup winner Will Greenwood believes it is ‘very likely’ that England can end 2016 unbeaten following their victory over South Africa on Saturday.

Wales back-row Taulupe Faletau is targeting the clash against South Africa on 26th November for his international return.

The autumn internationals kick started on Saturday with a number of teams in action. So here are a few key points from the games.

England under Eddie Jones extended their winning streak to 10 matches after defeating the Springboks by 37-21 at the Twickenham Stadium on Saturday to end 10-year wait for a win over the Boks.

As England are set to take on South Africa in the Old Mutual Wealth series opener at Twickenham, lets us take a look at few of the numbers involving both the teams.

Northampton Saints lock Courtney Lawes said he takes a lot of pride in playing for England as he is set to make his 50th appearance for his country in the upcoming Old Mutual Series opener against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.

Wasps centre Elliot Daly is in line to feature in England's starting line-up in the Old Mutual Wealth Cup opener against South Africa on Saturday at the expense of Jonathan Joseph.

England head coach Eddie Jones has recalled Northampton’s Tom Wood to the starting XV to face South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.

England international Ben Youngs expects more physicality from South Africa when both the teams meet each other in the Old Mutual Cup series opener at Twickenham on Saturday.

South Africa are likely to miss the services of flanker Roelof Smit for the remaining of their European tour following an arm injury.

Highlights of the Barbarian's clash with South Africa at Wembley Statdium.

A spirited performance in the final 10 minutes saw South Africa come from behind and secure a 31-31 draw against Barbarians at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

World Cup-winning former Springboks fly-half Joel Stransky is less than optimistic about Allister Coetzee's "very average" side tasting any success during their upcoming November internationals against England, Italy and Wales.

Former All Blacks scrum-half Andy Ellis will captain a New Zealand-dominated Barbarians side in the Killik Cup match against Springboks at Wembley on Saturday.

English Premiership club Bristol have shown interest in signing of South Africa international Eben Etzebeth according to reports.

Worcester Warriors confirmed on Friday that South Africa international Francois Hougaard is set to undergo a lengthy rehabilitation period following a shoulder injury.

There is no hiding from the fact that The Rugby Championship this season was extremely disappointing from a Springbok point of view.