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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 14: Ardie Savea of the All Blacks makes a break during The Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 14, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Underestimate Italy at our peril, says Savea

Italy are yet to beat New Zealand in a rugby Test but the outstanding All Blacks back-row forward Ardie Savea says they will not take Saturday’s opponents “lightly”.

Lions lock calls it a day

Lions lock Wilhelm van der Sluys has called time on his professional rugby career, having played his last game against Ulster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship last month.

Nienaber: Boks looking to build squad depth

Head coach Jacques Nienaber has explained the thinking behind giving starting opportunities to Damian Willemse, Herschel Jantjies and Jesse Kriel in Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff.

Damian Willemse of South Africa challenged by Giorgi Kveseladze (l) and Merab Sharikadze of Georgia during the 2021 International Test Match Rugby Series between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 02 July 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Boks spring surprise selections against Wales

Damian Willemse and Jesse Kriel have both been named to start as the Springboks have opted for a new-look backline for the Test against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Bulls confirm Steyn contract extension

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed that experienced flyhalf Morné Steyn has signed an extension of his contract which will see him remain at Loftus Versfeld until the end of June 2023.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 27: Damian de Allende of South Africa is tackled during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Semi-Final match between Wales and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on October 27, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

Boks wary of Wales threat

The Springboks are bracing for another tough encounter against a Wales team determined to rebound from a heavy defeat to New Zealand when the teams cross paths in Cardiff on Saturday.

epa07966578 South African captain Siya Kolisi (C) holds the cup as the team celebrates winning the Rugby World Cup final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Japan, 02 November 2019. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO COMMERCIAL SALES / NOT USED IN ASSOCATION WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENTITY

On this day: Boks celebrate World Cup glory

On this day two years ago, the Springboks lifted the World Cup for a third time after beating England in a memorable final in Yokohama. Re-live the match and the scenes of celebration that followed.

Former Ireland coach Schmidt returns to Auckland Blues

Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will join Super Rugby’s Auckland Blues next year as a part-time assistant to Leon MacDonald, the club said Tuesday.

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 14: Damian Willemse congratulates try scorer Aphelele Fassi of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Gqeberha, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Fassi or Kriel to start against Wales?

It is believed that the Springboks will spring a few surprise selections for the opening Test of the November tour against Wales on Saturday, with a couple of those in the backline.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Sbu Nkosi of South Africa celebrates after scoring a try during the Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the South African Springboks at QCB Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Townsville, Australia.

Nkosi still not with Boks, likely to miss Wales Test

Assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that wing Sbu Nkosi is yet to link up with the Springboks in Cardiff and will probably miss the opening Test of the November tour against Wales on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.