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Webb back for Wales

Scrumhalf Rhys Webb has been included in Wales' starting lineup for their Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome on Sunday.

Steyn’s appeal dismissed

Montpellier flyhalf Frans Steyn's appeal against his four-week suspension has been dismissed by an independent committee. 

Gap has closed in world rugby

Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw believes very little separates Test teams from the northern and southern hemisphere.

Law changes for 2017

Five law changes, aimed at reducing negative play, increasing ball in play time and improving player welfare have been confirmed following approval by the World Rugby council late last year.

Pukke hold off UJ

Pukke got their title defence off to a solid start with a 16-12 victory over UJ in Johannesburg in the opening round of the Varsity Cup, while there were also wins for Shimlas, Tuks and NMMU.

Du Plessis puts boot into Brive

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend's French Top 14 and Anglo-Welsh Cup matches, involving South African players.