Warren Gatland recalled veterans Josh Adams, Liam Williams and Taulupe Faletau for what promises to be a do-or-die Six Nations for the under-pressure Wales head coach. Loose forward Faletau has not played for Wales since the 2023 World Cup because of injury. Meanwhile, flanker Jac Morgan takes over the captaincy from an injured Dewi Lake.
An already juicy 2025 Test schedule is set for a significant upgrade as the Springboks are reportedly in line to face Ireland in Dublin in November. While the schedule has yet to be officially confirmed, Rapport has learned that the world champions will take on Wales in Cardiff on 1 November, France in Paris on
Rassie Erasmus’ second-row options for the Springboks in 2025 have been boosted by Lood de Jager’s return to action after a seven-month injury layoff. According to Rapport, the 32-year-old lock featured in a practice match for the Saitama Wild Knights in Japan, marking his comeback from a shoulder injury suffered during last year’s Japanese League
