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1st July 2022
As a club player in Australia Mark Ella was subjected to racist abuse, so the Wallaby great welcomes the growing recognition of the contribution made to rugby by Aboriginal people.
England and Australia clash at Perth’s Optus Stadium on Saturday in the opening instalment of their three-Test series. Here we look at five talking points heading into the match.
Wales face their toughest task of Wayne Pivac’s coaching reign with a three-Test series against world champions South Africa. Here, we look at some key talking points heading into the game.
Ireland begin their three-match series against New Zealand on Saturday at a sold-out Eden Park in Auckland. Here, we pick out some of the major talking points.
30th June 2022
Edinburgh back-row Luke Crosbie will make his first start for the full Scotland side in Saturday evening’s Test against Argentina in San Salvador de Jujuy.
Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell will make his Wales debut in Saturday’s Test series opener against world champions South Africa.
The Barbarians will face New Zealand’s second-string All Blacks line-up in November as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium stages its first rugby international.
Courtney Lawes will lead England into Saturday’s first Test against Australia after retaining the captaincy despite Owen Farrell’s return at inside centre.
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster joked he was unsure whether he was “sick or nervous” after suffering cold sweats and sleepless nights ahead of the first Test with Ireland following a positive Covid-19 Test.
Ireland have named their side to take on the All Blacks in Saturday’s opening Test against New Zealand.