For all South Africa's successes in recent seasons, victory over Ireland in Dublin has proved to be elusive for the Springboks since 2012.

Bath centre Max Ojomoh is handed his biggest Test chance yet after England lose Fraser Dingwall to a side strain for Sunday's game against Argentina.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend pushes back on suggestions his team routinely buckle under pressure, writes Tom English.

Zander Fagerson will make his first appearance in more than seven months, while captain Sione Tuipulotu is the only player to retain his place, in Scotland's starting line-up to face Tonga on Sunday.

Rodrigo Isgro arrived in London as a 15-a-side rookie, but the Harlequins wing is out to upset his club team-mates and end England's 10-match winning run.

Two tries from Argentina international Joaquin Moro help Leicester to a Prem Rugby Cup derby victory over Northampton Saints.

BBC Sport Wales profiles new Wales cap Harri Deaves who will make his international debut on Saturday against New Zealand.

Sale co-owner Michelle Orange says that the proposed new R360 competition risks killing off club rugby around the world if it gets off the ground.

Taine Plumtree comes in at number eight as Aaron Wainwright is ruled out while Morgan Morse is set to made his debut off the bench.

Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan says Saturday's much anticipated game against South Africa in Dublin will offer a good insight into where his team stands.

After frustrating defeats to New Zealand and Argentina, Tom English suggests it is time Scotland considered replacing long-serving head coach Gregor Townsend.