De Klerk: Smith absence won’t hurt All Blacks

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk says the All Blacks will be just as strong with TJ Perenara in the No 9 jersey for Saturday’s 100th Test match as Aaron Smith remains on paternity leave.

Jones confirms England exit date

England head coach Eddie Jones has confirmed that he will be stepping down from his role after the 2023 World Cup in France.

Selvyn Davids to join Blitzboks in Canada

Experienced playmaker Selvyn Davids has been called up to replace the injured Angelo Davids in the Springbok Sevens team for the Canada Sevens tournament at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton this weekend.

Messam: Expect Boks to double down on tactics

Former All Blacks loose forward Liam Messam expects the Springboks to stick to their guns in Saturday’s historic 100th Test, despite coming into the match off two successive losses to Australia.

Kwagga will bring ‘energy’ and ‘balance’ to Springboks

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has explained the thinking behind the eye-catching selection of Kwagga Smith at blindside flank in the team to face the All Blacks on Saturday.

Nienaber: Boks are comforted by supporters’ criticism

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber says both the team and he are happy to deal with the outside criticism after their back-to-back losses against Australia, as it shows how much supporters care.

Redemption the goal as SA rugby franchises step into URC

The defeat the Vodacom Bulls suffered in the Rainbow Cup final, coupled with the big wins scored by the British & Irish Lions in their tour matches, will motivate the South African teams to go on a quest for national redemption in this weekend’s opening round of the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Brown’s stats show Blitzboks’ dominance in Vancouver

The Blitzboks’ strong start to the 2021 World Rugby Sevens series was a real boost for South African rugby supporters, but even more so was the impressive showing from the four debutants on display in Vancouver this past weekend.

All Blacks brace for ‘bully’ South Africans in historic clash

The All Blacks must prepare to face South Africa’s “bully mentality” in Saturday’s historic 100th Test between the fierce rivals, assistant coach John Plumtree maintains.

Pollard set to leave Montpellier?

Reports from France suggest that Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard will not be offered an extension on his contract with Montpellier after it expires next year.