Looking ahead to the end of year tour: “Springboks cannot regress in November”

Writing for bbc.com I preview the Springboks’ upcoming challenges for the November tour. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’s priority in 2018 was to beat the All Blacks in... Read more

All Blacks to take on Japan with new captain and second string side

The All Blacks have named a weakened side to the previous one that took on Australia, with two new caps also starting against Japan... Read more

Itoje itching for physical challenge

England’s lock/flank Maro Itoje has expressed his excitement about another opportunity to front the physicality of the Springbok pack. Itoje, who to England plays... Read more

Breakdowns and exits are where Boks must improve for England clash, says Vermeulen

Duane Vermeulen, returning eighthman and star of the June series against England, believes that the Boks need to be on top of their game... Read more

Rassie must trust lock depth and keep Pieter-Steph at flank

While it is tempting for coach Rassie Erasmus to move versatile forward Pieter- Steph Du Toit into the second row, he should trust his... Read more

Erasmus explains non-selection of Mostert

Franco Mostert will not be considered for Saturday’s Springbok clash against England, with Rassie Erasmus explaining the dilemma. Mostert, who has starred for the... Read more

Rassie not ruling out overseas Boks

Rassie Erasmus has expressed that the international door is still open for a number of overseas-based players. While there are only five overseas-based players... Read more

Injury blow for England ahead of Boks

England’s enforcer Courtney Lawes has been forced to leave their  training camp and will most likely not be available for Saturday’s clash against the... Read more

Springbok end of year tour squad announced, sees three new faces

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his touring squad for the Springboks’ upcoming November Internationals, with three uncapped players included. The end of year tour... Read more

Wallabies very flat after Bledisloe whitewash – Cheika

Australia were soundly beaten by the All Blacks, but Michael Cheika saw positives with three Tests to come in Europe next month.

Ruthless All Blacks complete Bledisloe Cup whitewash

Beauden Barrett scored his sixth try in three Tests against Australia this year as the All Blacks completed a Bledisloe Cup clean sweep.

Aplon confirmed part of Bok squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that 17 cap outside back Gio Aplon will be included in his squad for the end of year... Read more

Dyantyi nominated for breakthrough player of the year award

Springbok winger Aphiwe Dyantyi has been nominated, among two other candidates, for World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year 2018. The award, which has been... Read more

Folau’s first start at centre

Australian coach Michael Cheika has been experimental in his selections for the upcoming All Black test, with star outside back Israel Folau shifted to... Read more

McKenzie to play full-back as All Blacks spring surprise

Saturday's clash in Yokohama will see Damian McKenzie start for world champions New Zealand against rivals Australia.

Seven South Africans selected for World XV

The World XV will take on Japan in Osaka on Friday, with five South Africans in the starting lineup and two more on the... Read more