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Mortlock on guard for hangover
If you want to stop the Wallabies from beating their chests, you just mention two Test locations - Auckland and Johannesburg.
McKenzie rediscovers his zest among the beautiful boulevards
Le Link is loving his new life in France, writes Greg Growden in
Paris.
Ireland v Argentina
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll knows more than revenge for
Ireland's World Cup exit last year at the hands of Argentina is at
stake when they play the Pumas at Croke Park here Saturday.
Scotland v Canada
Scotland forward John Barclay is desperate to help his side break
their November international series duck by beating Canada here
Saturday - if only to shake off their tag of gallant losers.
Italy v Pacific Islands
Italy and the Pacific Islanders will both be desperate for victory
when the teams clash in Reggio Emilia on Saturday.
France v Australia
After workmanlike wins over Argentina and the Pacific Islanders,
France face Australia here on Saturday in a match that will define
the success of their autumn internationals and provide the clearest
indication of their form prior to the 2009 Six Nations.
Wales v New Zealand
New Zealand play Six Nations champions Wales here on Saturday
seeking a 20th consecutive victory over the home side.
England v South Africa
South Africa captain John Smit has no truck with the 'f word' -
fatigue - as the world champions eye a sixth straight win over
England which they hope will kickstart a return to the top of the
game.
Thinking outside the square puts the Wallabies back on the defensive
The leak is now down to a slow drip. One of the Wallabies' standout
features over recent years has been their impeccable defence. But
that crown had slipped this season, as shown before they began
their northern hemisphere tour - the number of tries scored against
them (25) was higher than their tally (24).
Wallabies can break French down
Australia's dominance at the breakdown, France's inability to use
their Parisian home-ground advantage and the Wallabies forwards
wanting to prove they can back up after their Twickenham scrum
heroics should help Australia to their third Test victory in a row,
according to former NSW coach Ewen McKenzie.
McKenzie heaps praise on job rival Deans for revitalising Australia
PARIS: In his own words, Robbie Deans suspects "there will always be pockets of resistance" to his appointment as the first foreign coach of the Wallabies.
Pacific Islanders captain dropped
Pacific Islanders coach Quddus Fielea has dropped captain Mosese
Rauluni as one of seven changes to his team to play Italy in Reggio
Emilio on Saturday.
Boks not coping with 'strict' refs
South Africa flanker Schalk Burger has admitted his side are
struggling to cope with the stricter refereeing on their European
tour.
France makes two changes
Squad to face Wallabies will now include lock Sebastien Chabal and
Sebastien Tillous-Borde at scrumhalf.
Forwards revamp gives pack even more punch
The Wallabies have revamped their pack by rewarding prop Ben Alexander, promoting breakaway Dean Mumm and shifting Hugh McMeniman to the second row for Saturday night's Test against France.
Dive suits Adam's mum just fine
When Adam Ashley-Cooper scored the try that sealed Australia's
victory over England on Saturday with an extravagant dive, fans in
Australia rejoiced.
Poms a sorry bunch after day on the boos
LONDON: England's rugby chief has sent an apology to Australia's high commissioner in London after the Wallabies' goalkickers were booed and jeered during their 28-14 win at Twickenham.
Power rankings
RugbyHeaven ranks the world's top ten teams based on recent
international performances.
Wallabies praise boot camps
The Wallabies are crediting their series of gruelling boot camps as the secret behind their newfound steel on display on the European rugby tour.
Japan defeat USA
Left centre Ryan Nicholas scored a total of 16 points to help Japan beat the United States 29-19 in the first match of a two-Test series on Sunday.
Elissalde out of Aussie clash
France on Sunday indicated they were replacing scrum half Jean-Baptiste Elissalde with Julien Tomas of Montpellier for their autumn test with Australia on Saturday at Stade de France.
Team of the week
The Wallabies dominate the tight five as RugbyHeaven picks the best
XV from the weekend internationals.
All Blacks overpower Ireland
Controversial refereeing decision on the stroke of half-time proves
to be the turning point of the match.
Smith praises Springboks resolution
Breakaway forward Juan Smith underlined the relief and satisfaction of the Springboks following their jittery success against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Deans delighted with forwards
Australia coach Robbie Deans praised his much-maligned pack after they provided the platform for the Wallabies 28-14 win against England at Twickenham.
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