Schmidt Makes Late Change Ahead of Aussie Opener

Schmidt makes late change ahead of Aussie opener

Australia have made a change to their bench for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against South Africa after re-evaluating the cover they want for veteran flyhalf James O'Connor.

Namibia: Rugby Championship Kicks Off Amid Uncertain Future

The annual Rugby Championship, featuring World Cup title-holders South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina, kicks off on Saturday amid uncertainty over its future.

Rugby Championship R1 preview: Lineups, team news, predictions

The Rugby Championship is back. With Australia in South Africa and New Zealand in Argentina, will we see some upsets?

Wallabies recall veteran James O’Connor at No 10 for South Africa showdown

Return for 35-year-old after three-year absenceBlow as Ben Donaldson ruled out of Johannesburg clashVeteran James O’Connor has been called on to take on the playmaking duties as the Wallabies seek to build on the impetus of their third Test win over the Lions with a rare victory in South Africa at the start of the Rugby Championship.But a plan for the 35-year-old O’Connor, back in the green and gold after three years, to share the No 10 role has…