SA Rugby magazine

Carr showed class in Bok cameo

Heyneke Meyer told the fringe Springboks to stand tall against Italy. Nizaam Carr, however, stood the tallest, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Ireland clinch thriller

Ireland withstood a late onslaught from the Wallabies to record a dramatic 26-23 win in Dublin on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Los Pumas put boot into France

Argentina flyhalf Nicolás Sánchez kicked 15 points, including three drop goals, to help his side to an 18-13 victory over France in Paris on Saturday.

Fiji hold off USA

Fiji resisted a second-half comeback from the USA Eagles to run out 20-14 winners in Vannes, France, on Friday.

Hooper out to halt Irish onslaught

Michael Hooper's ability to disrupt the Irish at the breakdown could prove crucial to the Wallabies' hopes in Dublin on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

2014 Try of the Year nominees

Jamie Roberts, Cornal Hendricks, Magali Harvey, Francois Hougaard and Jonny May have been nominated for the award.

Fringe players needed exposure

Heyneke Meyer's conservative selections for the Italy Test make a mockery of taking a 36-man squad on tour, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Five changes for France

Xavier Chiocci will make his first start in one of five changes to the French side to face Argentina in Paris on Saturday.