Jean sounds World Cup alarm for Boks

Jean de Villiers says the Springboks have an “extremely difficult draw” for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

All Blacks relish potential Bok World Cup showdown

Scott Barrett says the All Blacks aren’t losing sleep over the prospect of a massive 2027 World Cup quarter-final against the Springboks.

Eben verdict delayed

Springbok hardman Eben Etzebeth may have to wait until at least Sunday to learn his fate.

Siya embarrassed by Sharks

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has delivered a brutally honest assessment of the Sharks’ poor start to the season.

Toulouse heavyweights back for Sharks

Toulouse have received a timely boost ahead of Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup opener against the Sharks, with several key players returning to training.

Bayonne boosted for Stormers showdown

Bayonne will welcome back Les Bleus flanker Alexandre Fischer for Friday night’s Investec Champions Cup opener against the Stormers.

Naas explains why Sacha is baas

Springbok legend Naas Botha has identified the key reason Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has surged to the front of the Boks’ flyhalf pecking order.

JD: URC momentum counts for nothing

The Stormers say their perfect Vodacom URC record is of no value as they gear up to take on Europe’s very best in the Investec Champions Cup.

Mallett: Andre the Giant now the complete player

Nick Mallett says Andre Esterhuizen has transformed into one of the Springboks’ most valuable players.

D-Day for Eben

Eben Etzebeth is expected to front a World Rugby disciplinary panel on Tuesday as the Springbok centurion awaits the outcome of the controversial red card that ended his season in Cardiff.