South Africa international Duane Vermeulen is excited about his return to national duty for the remainder of the Rugby Championship tournament that will be played in Queensland.
South Africa have survived a Covid-19 scare following their landing in Queensland for the remainder of the Rugby Championship as a staff member returned false positive.
Australia head coach Dave Rennie has hinted at changes in the matchday squad as they look to lock horns with the All Blacks in the second round of the Rugby Championship scheduled to be played in Perth.
Australia head coach Dave Rennie had high praises for veteran fly-half Quade Cooper as he aims to make a return to the matchday squad for the third and final Bledisloe Cup game against New Zealand in Perth.
Australia centre Hunter Paisami and lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will be missing the third and final Bledisloe Cup match against New Zealand scheduled to be played in Perth on 5th September.
New Zealand's experienced trio Sam Whitelock, Aaron Smith and Richie Mo´unga will miss the third and final Bledisloe Cup test against Australia to be played in Perth on 5th September.
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster feels signing a contract extension with New Zealand Rugby provides him more confidence as they look to build towards the 2023 World Cup.
Whilst there are question marks over whether The Rugby Championship will be completed in its entirety, the hope is we'll still get to see one of the most anticipated international fixtures of the year.
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber is looking forward for the remainder of the Rugby Championship competition that will now be played in Australia.
South Africa have extended their margin over the second positioned New Zealand in the World Rugby Rankings following their win over Argentina in the second round of the Rugby Championship.
Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos is hopeful that the second round Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand scheduled in Perth will be played at a later date.
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber feels scrum-half Jaden Hendrikse could be on the sidelines for a lengthy period following his latest injury setback.
Handre Pollard contributed with 21 points as South Africa maintained their perfect start in the ongoing Rugby Championship with a 29-10 win over Argentina in the second round at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has slammed Australia coach Dave Rennie over his remarks following the All Blacks' decision to pull out of the Rugby Championship game against the Wallabies.