Pollard: Boks ‘on our way’ to being best-ever

The two-time defending world champion Springboks added the Rugby Championship title in September, but Handre Pollard says they’ve yet to match the greatness of the 2011-2015 All Blacks.

Barnes: Barrett over the hill

Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes has stoked the flames ahead of this weekend’s clash against the All Blacks, aiming his criticism squarely at Beauden Barrett.

Boks pushing hard in Jersey boot camp

The Springboks arrived in Jersey in high spirits on Monday keen to get their preparations underway for the Outgoing Tour.

Watch: Former Stormer soars in Sarries debut

Former DHL Stormers playmaker Tim Swiel produced an awkward-looking dive to finish off a spectacular try in his first appearance for Saracens.

Watch: Dayimani thrills for Racing

Hacjivah Dayimani marked his return to action for Racing 92 with a try and two try-assists in a brilliant performance to help the Parisians claim a fourth win of the season.

One year on: SA goes ‘Bok-to-Bok’

Rewind to when the Springboks held on to beat the All Blacks by a single point in an epic World Cup final in Paris to become world champions for a record fourth time.

Bok champ joins injury list

The Springboks landed in Jersey on Monday, kicking off preparations for their Outgoing Tour, albeit without the services of veteran prop Frans Malherbe.

Premiership: Bok tank steams into tour

Thomas du Toit scored a try for the second successive weekend ahead of the Springboks’ November tour, while Handre Pollard continued guiding Leicester Tigers’ revival in the Premiership.

Watch: Japan heavy steps DMac

Japan tighthead prop Opeti Helu produced a moment of magic when he sidestepped All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie to score during the clash in Yokohama.

Ackermann not on Stormers radar

The DHL Stormers have rejected rumours that they are on the verge of sending an SOS to Japan-based former Lions coach Johan Ackermann.