Rohan spares Bok blushes

Rohan Janse van Rensburg scored a late try to help the Springboks salvage a 31-31 draw against the Barbarians on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Wembley.

Goosen’s boot sinks Montpellier

Johan Goosen kicked 11 points as Racing beat Montpellier 21-9, while there were also Top 14 wins for Bordeaux, Toulouse, Brive, Clermont, La Rochelle and Lyon.

Wallabies whip Wales

Australia brushed aside the challenge of Wales to triumph 32-8 in Cardiff, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Argentina floor Japan

Nicolás Sánchez contributed 29 points as Argentina defeated Japan 54-20 in Tokyo on Saturday.

Maori All Blacks maul USA Eagles

James Lowe and Akira Ioane scored two tries apiece as the Maori All Blacks claimed an emphatic 54-7 win over the USA Eagles in Chicago.

Boks kick on for attacking shift

Pat Lambie says that the drive to improve the kicking game should boost the Springbok attack on the four-game tour of Europe, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Eight Springbok stats and facts

For Saturday's international match against the Barbarians at Wembley in London.

Meyer in Bristol’s sights?

Former Bok and Bulls coach Heyneke Meyer has emerged as the favourite to take over as director of rugby at Bristol.

Pressure builds on Boks

Allister Coetzee and his charges are desperate to make a statement ahead of their all-important tour fixture against England, writes JON CARDINELLI in London.

Marx starts for Boks

Hooker Malcolm Marx will earn his first start for the Springboks against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday.