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Davies left out, Adams back for Wales

Centre Jonathan Davies has been left out of the Welsh squad for Saturday’s season finale against the Wallabies, while wing Josh Adams has been fast-tracked into the starting XV.

France call on Saffa enforcer for All Blacks showdown

Paul Willemse has returned to France’s starting lineup as one of five changes for Saturday’s highly anticipated Test against New Zealand in Paris.

Soyizwapi: Blitzboks raring to go

Captain Siviwe Soyizwapi says the Springbok Sevens are ready and raring to go for what promises to be an exciting and full rugby calendar consisting of the World Rugby Sevens Series, the Commonwealth Games and the Sevens World Cup tournament.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 19: Harold Verster, MD of Free State Cheetahs during the Toyota Free State Cheetahs Currie Cup season launch at Toyota Stadium on July 19, 2017 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Frikkie Kapp/Gallo Images)

Long-serving Cheetahs boss steps down

The Cheetahs have confirmed that managing director Harold Verster will vacate his position at the end of November after 28 years at the helm.

(12591822p) Wales vs South Africa. The South Africa team line up for the national anthem Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Boks unfazed by awards snub

Coach Jacques Nienaber says South Africa’s lack of representation is inconsequential in how they go about their performance against England on Saturday.

Boks ride wave of momentum into Twickenham

Coach Jacques Nienaber says wins over Wales and Scotland have given the Springboks the momentum needed to overhaul England at Twickenham on Saturday.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 13: South Africa player Cobus Reinach makes a pass during the Autumn Nations Series match between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Pollard, Reinach in, Jantjies duo out for Boks

Handre Pollard and Cobus Reinach have rotated back into the starting lineup in three changes to the Springbok team to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12601379al) Scotland vs South Africa. South Africa's Eben Etzebeth is tackled by Zander Fagerson and Matt Scott of Scotland Autumn Nations Series, BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland - 13 Nov 2021

Kiwis crown Etzebeth World Player of the Year

A prominent New Zealand publication has singled out lock Eben Etzebeth as the “real” Test player of the year after World Rugby snubbed all Springboks and All Blacks players on its list of nominees for the official award.

Duane Vermeulen of South Africa challenged by Maro Itoje (l) and Denny Solomona of England during the international rugby match between South Africa and England at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on 16 June 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Davids: Boks aim to sign off as world’s best

Assistant coach Deon Davids says the Springboks will enter their final match of the year against England at Twickenham with the goal of ending the season as the world’s No 1-ranked Test team in the world.

Injury hits Wallabies camp ahead of Wales showdown

Australia’s quest for a maiden win on their end-of-year tour has suffered a hammer blow with news that arguably their best player will miss Saturday’s Test against Wales due to injury.