Fullback Beauden Barrett will captain the All Blacks for the first time as coach Dave Rennie made ten changes to the side to play Wales on Saturday.

The Springboks will look to secure their position at the top of the southern section of the Nations Championship at Stade de France against a French team still seeking revenge for the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick admitted the selection of Antoine Dupont at flyhalf could bring a new dimension to the hosts' game, although the Boks are well prepared for an epic battle.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi showed great respect for France ahead of the Nations Championship Test at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday night.

Springbok lineout legend Victor Matfield believes coach Rassie Erasmus is simulating the knockout nature of a Rugby World Cup with his selection strategy in the Nations Championship.

Dan Biggar has described Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as the best flyhalf in the world, while Eddie Jones reckons he will have to break the mold of World Cup-winning 10s.

Mark Andrews believes Siya Kolisi showed signs of being a special player and leader from the moment they first met.

France back-rower Francois Cros says Les Bleus must match South Africa's physicality in Friday's Nations Championship clash in Paris before they can impose their own game.

Glasgow Warriors have added to their front row stocks with immediate effect, after South African prop Leon Lyons agreed to join the club on a short-term contract subject to visa.