Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has backed Carter Gordon to start at flyhalf against Italy while leaving the door open for veteran James O'Connor's return.
Marco Monteverde
South Africa's inspirational skipper Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok to play 100 Tests when he leads them out against France in Paris.
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The code-bounding Carter Gordon will be back in the starting No.10 shirt for the Wallabies against Italy in Udine as Tane Edmed reverts to the bench.
Ian Chadband
New Zealand have made three changes to their starting XV for the Autumn International series clash against Scotland at Murrayfield.
A major name in New Zealand rugby will be missing from the teamsheets when the new Super Rugby season commences.
Western Force have rounded out their squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season with more international experience in the form of Argentinian scrum-half Agustin Moyano.
Ben Smith
Perth has locked in the return of yet another global sporting event, with WA further cementing itself as the host of the Australian leg of the World SVNS Series.
Barrett brothers Jordie and Scott have been confirmed outs for the All Blacks' next Test against Scotland, with the centre's overseas tour done entirely.
Kurtley Beale’s career at the top level will go on after the 95-Test veteran inked a new deal to remain a Super Rugby Pacific player.
The Wallabies are determined history won't repeat when they face the Azzurri this week, with Australia shock losers on their last visit to Italy.
Melissa Woods
The Wallabies are still licking their wounds after a pasting by England, but veteran halfback Jake Gordon is confident they'll bounce back in Italy.
South Africa ran in nine tries to thump Japan in their rugby Test in England, but their coach isn't getting carried away ahead of a clash with France.
Joe Schmidt has accused England of gamesmanship over their complaints of breakdown illegalities but still had no excuses for Australia's Twickenham drubbing.
England have crushed the Wallabies' hopes of back-to-back wins at Twickenham, winning comfortably 25-7 in a largely one-sided affair.
England captain Maro Itoje is targeting a clean sweep of four Test wins this month, starting with Australia, as he begins the countdown to the 2027 World Cup.
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson reckons his men revel in the role of underdogs and are ready to pull off another shock triumph at Twickenham
Quinn Tupaea has retained his spot in the All Blacks' backline for the Test against Ireland in the US, but there are four changes to Scott Robertson's side.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says he's happy to have the hand he's been dealt despite complaints the Twickenham Test has been stacked in England's favour.
In the space of 40 minutes this weekend, Australia's rugby codes could be celebrating a unique double - or disappointment - on English turf.
Western Force have made a much-needed addition to their front-row stocks by signing ex-Brumbies prop and Tongan international Feao Fotuaika on a one-year deal.
Western Force have elevated promising academy centre and Australian under-20 Boston Fakafanua to their senior squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
England have preferred George Ford to Fin Smith as their five-eighth to face Australia at Twickenham while Marcus Smith will not figure against the Wallabies.
Record-breaking Wallaby prop James Slipper has left big shoes to fill but replacement Tom Robertson believes he and his teammates are ready to step up
Western Force star Darcy Swain could be set for a first Wallabies Test in three years after coach Joe Schmidt sent out an injury-enforced SOS to the second rower.
