Steve Tandy

"Tandy says there will be no excuses and has urged his squad to embrace the challenges."

"The Barbarians will present a good challenge for us."

"We have selected a squad of 33 players for the Nations Championship to mirror what will be required for the World Cup in 2027."

"We're going to face two unbelievable tests with limited training but it's going to be a unique test for us."

"This Test match rugby is tough."

"It's a great opportunity for those boys coming in and an exciting challenge."

"Kane is an exciting player."

"Ryan's story is an incredible one."

"It's going to be an amazing opportunity for us playing away from home, which is always exciting."

"The response shows what Beardy is as a bloke."

"We've made some changes to the starting side."