France unchanged for crunch Wales clash

France have named an unchanged starting lineup for their decisive Six Nations clash with Wales in Paris on Saturday.

England pick Daly at 13

Elliot Daly will replace the injured Henry Slade at outside centre in England’s Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

De Villiers hits out at SA referees

Peter de Villiers has slammed the quality of South Africa’s referees after his EP Elephants suffered their third heavy defeat in the Preparation Series on Wednesday evening.

Bulls bring back Boks for derby

Cornal Hendricks and Trevor Nyakane have returned to the Vodacom Bulls starting lineup for their Preparation Series clash with the Stormers in Pretoria on Friday.

‘Stander retirement will motivate Ireland’

England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has paid tribute to the retiring CJ Stander while admitting his announcement will galvanise Ireland ahead of their clash in Dublin on Saturday.

Throwback Thursday: When Willemse outplayed Pollard

Ahead of Friday’s North-South derby between the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers in Pretoria, look back to when Damian Willemse bamboozled the Bulls defence in Siya Kolisi’s 100th Super Rugby game.

Proudfoot: Curry can match McCaw

England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says loose forward Tom Curry could emulate the career of former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw.

Scarra signs Stormers extension

The Stormers have announced that Springbok hooker Scarra Ntubeni has signed a three-year contract extension with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR).

Moerat to lead Stormers as Boks return

Salmaan Moerat will wear the Stormers captain’s armband for the first time in their Preparation Series clash with the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Friday.

Poll: Readers back Coetzee to fill Du Toit’s Bok boots

The results are in, and SARugbymag.co.za readers have picked Marcell Coetzee as the most ideal replacement for Pieter-Steph du Toit against the British & Irish Lions.