Cane to make full recovery
All Blacks flanker Sam Cane has undergone a successful operation in South Africa after suffering a neck injury against the Boks last Saturday.
Brits to play for Rassie’s Baa-Baas
The Barbarians have announced the inclusion of Schalk Brits in their squad for the match against Argentina at Twickenham on 1 December.
Lions family welcomes back Bok ‘sons’
Assistant coach Joey Mongalo says Springbok trio Elton Jantjies, Lionel Mapoe and Aphiwe Dyantyi will be utilised in the Golden Lions’ must-win game against the Pumas on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Stonehouse hasn’t heard from Bulls
Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse says it would be a ‘big opportunity’ to take over from John Mitchell at the Bulls. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
‘England have reason to fear Boks’
English rugby columnists Stuart Barnes and Brian Moore say Eddie Jones’ England must be dreading their upcoming Test against the resurgent Springboks.
Montpellier too good for Toulon
Montpellier claimed a 29-17 victory against 14-man Toulon, while there were also wins for La Rochelle, Pau, Lyon, Grenoble, Toulouse and Stade Français in the French Top 14.
Lowe double lifts Leinster past Munster
James Lowe scored a brace as Leinster beat rivals Munster 30-22, while there were also wins for Glasgow, Connacht, the Scarlets and Cardiff in the Pro14.
Unions reject SA Rugby’s funding model
The mediation process between SA Rugby and five unions regarding funding has broken down.
Dyantyi determined to ‘conquer lions’
Bok winger Aphiwe Dyantyi has revealed that his trademark try celebration owes its origins to watching the All Blacks’ haka as a young boy, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.
Hansen: Bok belief is booming
Steve Hansen has called on the All Blacks to meet the challenge of a resurgent Springboks and strike an important blow ahead of the 2019 World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.
