Smit: Physicality should not dictate 10 selectionFormer South Africa captain John Smit doesn't believe Ireland's coaches should be fixated on "physicality" in selecting their side for this weekend's Quilter Nations Series meeting with the Springboks at Aviva Stadium.
Former Leinster prop Ala'alatoa to join MunsterMunster have made a mid-season dip into the transfer market, confirming the signing of veteran prop Michael Ala'alatoa until the end of the season.
Springboks given boost as Mostert red card overturnedSouth Africa have received a major boost ahead of Saturday's huge Quilter Nations Series meeting with Ireland in Dublin, after a disciplinary committee overturned Franco Mostert's controversial red card against Italy last weekend.
Ward backs Irish players' poppy stanceCarla Ward says she supports any players' decision not to wear a poppy as part of Remembrance Day commemorations after four of her Republic of Ireland players opted against having the symbol on their jersies earlier this month.
