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Nienaber: Pollard omission ‘nothing sinister’

Jacques Nienaber has insisted that flyhalf Handre Pollard wasn’t unfairly overlooked for the first Test against Wales on Saturday due to a selection policy.

Stormers celebrate winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Cup draw sends Europe’s best to South Africa

European giants will travel to South Africa to battle the Stormers, Bulls, Sharks, Lions and Cheetahs after the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup draws were completed on Tuesday.

Nienaber backs versatility for ‘hard grind’

Jacques Nienaber says the makeshift of the Springbok match-day 23 to face Wales on Saturday in Pretoria was determined by the overlapping skill set of his squad.

Watch: Stonehouse ‘bloody proud’ of Pumas

Struggling to fight back the tears, Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse praised his players after the men from Nelspruit beat Griquas to win their first Currie Cup title.

Wales ready for ‘aerial battle’ with Boks

Wales plan to change tack for a likely dogfight in the skies against the Springboks when the two sides clash in the upcoming Test series.

Aki turns out in green against compatriots

New Zealand-born Bundee Aki has been named to captain Ireland in their opening tour match against the Maori All Blacks.

Another All Black tests positive

The All Blacks’ preparations for the first Test against Ireland in Auckland has been thrown into further disarray with a key backline star ruled out.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 14: Herschel Jantjies of the Stormers celebrate the try with Damian Willemse and Warrick Gelant of the Stormers during the Super Rugby Unlocked match between DHL Stormers and Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on November 14, 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bok completes move to France

French Top 14 club Racing 92 have confirmed the signing of a Springbok World Cup hero as one of six new arrivals for next season.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 31: Rassie Erasmus, the Springboks director of rugby acting as a water carrier talks to his captain Siya Kolisi during the 2nd test match between South Africa Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Who is the most indispensable Bok?

SA Rugby magazine team go head to head to tackle this tricky issue.

Pumas clinch maiden Currie Cup title

The Pumas beat Griquas to claim their first Currie Cup title and complete a fairytale final between two of South Africa’s smallest unions in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon.