SA Rugby magazine

All Blacks to face Samoa

The All Blacks will play their first-ever Test in the Pacific Islands next year as they prepare for the World Cup in England.

Guildford, Davies suffer assault

Former All Blacks wing Zac Guildford will miss up to four weeks of rugby after he and Wales international Jonathan Davies were assaulted in Clermont on Sunday.

Coetzee considers loose trio change

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has hinted at a possible surprise in his loose trio for the match against the Golden Lions on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Springboks must be 50% black by 2019

At least half the Bok side must consist of players of colour in five years' time, with 60% of those required to be black African.

Sharks lose another lock

Wiehan Hay has been ruled out for three weeks after suffering an AC joint injury in the loss to Griquas last weekend.

WP suffer scrumhalf setback

Western Province will be without the services of scrumhalf Nic Groom for the Currie Cup match against the Golden Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Dose of reality is required

A Springbok win against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday would be an upset, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day newspaper.

Van Wyk out for six months

Blue Bulls front ranker Hencus van Wyk will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on an ankle injury.

Kockott set for France call

France coach Philippe Saint-André has sought an open discussion with Rory Kockott over his possible inclusion in the squad.