Charlie Morgan

Reliance on Jamie George and Luke Cowan-Dickie is huge risk before tournament in Australia — could Theo Dan or Kepu Tuipulotu be the answer, or will coach take wild-card option?

With about a year until head coach assembles his 33-man group to travel to Australia, we take a closer look at resources available in every area

As next year’s tournament comes into view, Steve Borthwick could do with fresh — or returning — faces to invigorate his team. Here are some he may have his eye on

English officials Matthew Carley and Karl Dickson will be on tour — the former issued five cards to Ireland in Test against Springboks last year

Eddie Hearn, who represents 21-year-old, dismisses idea Pollock is a ‘flash Harry’ as he reveals client’s dream to play for Great Britain sevens team at LA Games in 2028

Rassie Erasmus’ team are ranked no1, but the All Blacks head coach has a formidable record against South African sides and has new side feeling optimistic

Call to hand burly back-rower deal worth £150,000, only for him to become ineligible after France move, may force England to change tack with World Cup in mind

New Zealand icon, now playing for South African club, gives solo response to pre-match challenge but his team are overwhelmed in worthwhile game for Dave Rennie

Head coach Steve Borthwick set to hand versatile Northampton lock and Sale prop deals a year out from World Cup, with Sale pair Ben Curry and Tom Roebuck dropping out

New Zealand back, who is eligible again after spell in Japan, is travelling to South Africa to replace the injured Billy Proctor in squad for Greatest Rivalry series