Watch: Bok locks just fit into France lift

RG Snyman and Lood de Jager had to bend their necks when taking this elevator in France!

Rassie: Marco move could backfire on Boks

Rassie Erasmus admits that picking Marco van Staden at No 8 – and as back-up hooker – for Saturday’s Test against Italy in Turin comes with plenty of risk.

‘Blunt Ireland lack coherence’

Former Ireland fullback Hugo MacNeill says the Irish are”rather flat and lack a cutting edge” going into Saturday’s Test against the Wallabies in Dublin.

Itoje summons spirit of 2019

Maro Itoje believes England can emulate one of their best performances when they face the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday.

Razor: England’s haka challenge must be respectful

Scott Robertson insists the All Blacks will have no qualms with a challenge to the haka from England at Twickenham on Saturday, so long as it is done “respectfully”.

Azzurri bolster bench for Bok battle

Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has opted for a six-two bench split for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Turin.

Bulls lock in eight young stars

The Bulls have announced a slew of contract extensions for eight of their most promising young talents.

Hansen at fullback on Ireland return

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has recalled Mack Hansen and made nine changes to his starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against the Wallabies in Dublin.

Wallabies strengthened for Ireland clash

Flyhalf James O’Connor and centre Len Ikitau will start for the Wallabies against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Blitzboks flyer chases milestone

Shilton van Wyk has a clear objective for the new SVNS season.