Japan battle past Canada
Japan erased a nine-point deficit to defeat Canada 26-22 in Vancouver on Saturday.
Fiji comeback floors Tonga
Fiji fought back from 15-0 down to beat Tonga 23-18 in the Pacific Nations Cup in Suva on Saturday.
Samoa, Georgia finish all square
Samoa and Georgia had to settle for a 19-19 draw in Apia on Saturday.
Saxons survive SA A fightback
The England Saxons beat South Africa A 32-24 in Bloemfontein on Friday after leading 22-3 at the break. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
Mbalula: Quotas don’t help
Sports minister Fikile Mbalula is encouraged by the work being done to aid transformation, but has reiterated that ‘quotas are counterproductive’. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Six changes for Junior Boks
Curwin Bosch will start at flyhalf for the Junior Boks in their World Rugby U20 Championship match against Argentina in Manchester on Saturday.
Valke crush Welwitschias
No 8 Reg Muller scored a hat-trick as the Valke beat the Welwitschias 66-5 in Kempton Park, while the Golden Lions XV also won their Currie Cup Qualifier on Saturday.
Bulls fire late to edge Sharks XV
A strong second-half display saw the Blue Bulls beat the Sharks XV 22-18 in Pretoria, while the SWD Eagles also won their Currie Cup Qualifier on Friday.
Lambie handed vice-captaincy
Pat Lambie will be the Springboks’ vice-captain as well as the first-choice flyhalf in the Test against Ireland on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
SA A stars can make their mark
An exciting backline must be given the freedom to express themselves when South Africa A take on the England Saxons in Bloemfontein on Friday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
