All Blacks icon: URC gives Boks the ‘edge’

Josh Kronfeld says SA teams competing in the Vodacom URC has created a competitive gap between the world champion Springboks and New Zealand and Australia.

Kerevi set for Wallabies return

Centre Hunter Paisami’s absence for Australia’s upcoming clash against England could pave the way for veteran Samu Kerevi’s Test comeback.

Dagg: All Blacks ‘love’ being written off

Israel Dagg believes Stuart Barnes’ critique of Beauden Barrett will motivate the All Blacks star, much like criticism did for Dan Carter before his 2015 World Cup master-class.

England skipper drawn into haka debate

Jamie George said he “loved the history” of the haka after England teammate Joe Marler urged New Zealand to ditch their pre-game ritual.

Scotland fuel up on Saffas for Fiji duel

Three SA-born Scotland internationals have been included in Gregor Townsend’s match-day 23 for Saturday’s clash against Fiji at Murrayfield.

Beauden at 10 for reshuffled All Blacks

Beauden Barrett starts at flyhalf in place of Damian McKenzie as New Zealand boss Scott Robertson makes a host of changes to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Money Man: Boks primed to feast

The Boks have too much power for their end-of-year rivals, and the Money Man and Scott Gibbs also tell you where to put your money on this week’s England vs All Blacks Test.

Blitzbok flyer all in for new season

Quewin Nortje is relishing the opportunity to run out for the Blitzboks again when the new World Sevens Series season kicks off in a month’s time.

Razor responds to Marler’s haka rib

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson insisted the haka is part of “who we are” after Joe Marler attempted to stir up controversy before the All Blacks play England on Saturday.

Booze ban for Les Bleus socials

The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has banned the consumption of alcohol by players during national team gatherings to enforce discipline, following troubling recent incidents.