Rugby News - Tri Nations

Hansen names training squad

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The selection of uncapped Crusaders duo Luke Romano and Luke Whitelock and the omission of Rugby World Cup winners Zac Guildford and Corey Flynn are the talking points of the All Blacks’ wider training squad.

Du Preez: Pick Hougaard

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Fourie du Preez is available for Springboks selection, but is urging coach Heyneke Meyer to pick Francois Hougaard instead.

Carter may play 12 for ABs

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There is a possibility that Dan Carter may play second five for the All Blacks if his troublesome groin fails to come right.

Wallabies sweating on O’Connor

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James O’Connor could miss the Wallabies’ June tests against Scotland and Wales due to a rib injury.

New Wallabies coaches

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The Wallabies will have a new-look coaching panel this year.

James calls it quits

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The Springboks’ most capped first five, Butch James, has announced his retirement from test rugby with immediate effect.

Erasmus’ new role

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Rassie Erasmus is the new general manager of the South African Rugby Union’s high performance teams.

Matfield to end retirement

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Speculation in South Africa is rife that Victor Matfield will come out of retirement to captain the Springboks this year.

Meyer announces Bok planning camps

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Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has named a group of players that will be attending the first planning camp in Pretoria next week.

McGahan set for Wallabies role

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Tony McGahan is to be confirmed this week as the Wallabies’ new coaching co-ordinator, according to an Australian newspaper report.