Rassie hails ‘invaluable’ Bok camp

Rassie Erasmus and his Springbok coaching team were happy with the tone set for the 2024 season after wrapping up the first alignment camp in Cape Town on Thursday.

SA U20 pleased with Lions test

Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko said the players in the U20 Academy squad were tested at various levels when they faced a senior Lions XV in a training match in Johannesburg on Thursday.

Lynagh gets Italy debut

Louis Lynagh, the son of Australia rugby great Michael Lynagh, will make his senior international debut for Italy against Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday.

Ireland recall ‘world-class’ Keenan

Grand Slam-chasing Ireland have recalled Hugo Keenan for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with England but will be without lock James Ryan for the rest of the tournament.

Feyi-Waboso gets first England start

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is set to make his first England start after Steve Borthwick made three personnel changes to his side for Saturday’s Six Nations clash at home to Ireland.

Nkosi gets Cheetahs run

Sbu Nkosi will get his first run-out for the Cheetahs in the SA Cup warm-up match against the Griquas in Jacobsdal on Saturday.

Dayimani to wing it for Stormers

The DHL Stormers have confirmed that Hacjivah Dayimani will get time on the wing in the exhibition match against the Northampton Saints on Saturday.

Speedster Tambwe challenges Mbappe

Former Vodacom Bulls wing Madosh Tambwe has challenged superstar footballer Kylian Mbappe to race for the title of sporting speedster.

Scotland spring surprise in Italy

Scotland scrumhalf George Horne has been handed a surprise start for Saturday’s Six Nations clash in Italy, with regular No 9 Ben White not even in the matchday-23.

Harris leads Stormers run in Northampton

Veteran prop Brok Harris will captain the DHL Stormers in an exhibition match against Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday.