Why Rassie chose to remain Bok coach

Springbok chief Rassie Erasmus has admitted to ‘considering’ coaching another Test nation, but cites his connection to South African rugby as one of his reasons for staying.

Hanekom to make Bok debut at 8!

Vodacom Bulls star Cameron Hanekom must make his Springbok bow from the back of the scrum against Scotland, according to SA Rugby magazine readers.

Tigers help Pollard sharpen Bok claws

Leicester Tigers coach Michael Cheika has helped spark the resurgence of veteran flyhalf Handre Pollard, and put him back in front of the Springboks’ playmaker race.

Jake: Hanekom just like Kwagga

Jake White believes @Vodacom Bulls loose forward Cameron Hanekom’s versatility could cement his place in the Springbok squad, and has the ability to even play as a back.

Controversial Marler exits England camp

England prop Joe Marler has left the national team’s camp ahead of Saturday’s end-of-year Test opener against the All Blacks in London, citing personal reasons.

Kiwis brush off Marler’s haka jibe

New Zealanders have scoffed at Joe Marler’s attempts to stir up controversy before the All Blacks play England in London this week, after the prop called the haka “ridiculous”.

England switch up for All Blacks clash

Scrumhalf Ben Spencer will make his run-on debut while Ellis Genge and Tom Curry are among those recalled to hosts England’s starting XV to face New Zealand on Saturday.

Youngs: England no match for Boks

Ben Youngs has all but written off England’s chances of victory against the world champion Springboks when the teams clash at Twickenham in November.

Boks fly in Jordan for Frans

Flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse has been called up to the Springbok squad for the November tour after prop Frans Malherbe was forced to remain in South Africa due to injury.

Watch: Wily Willie bamboozles Scots

He is set to become the eighth Springbok centurion on the November tour, and Willie le Roux stars in this collection of standout plays from South Africa’s 2013 trip to Europe.