
New Leinster prop CJ van der Linde admits the European approach to the set-pieces will take some getting used.

South Africa have confirmed they will select their "strongest possible squad" for the November internationals.

IRB chairman Bernard Lapasset has been impressed by the record number of bids to host the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cups.

The NZRU have claimed South Africa's decision to call for the additional ELVs to be dropped is "disappointing".
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| South Africa | |
| Saturday 8th November | |
| International Match | |
| 14:30 | Wales vs South Africa |
| Saturday 15th November | |
| International Match | |
| 14:30 | Scotland vs South Africa |
| Saturday 22nd November | |
| International Match | |
| 14:30 | England vs South Africa |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| South Africa | |
| Saturday 30th August | |
| Tri-Nations Series | |
| South Africa 53 - 8 Australia | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 6 | 19 |
| 2 | Australia | 6 | 14 |
| 3 | South Africa | 6 | 10 |
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