Lions coach Farrell ‘open’ to picking son Owen
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell is “open-minded” when it comes to selecting France-based players, including son Owen, for the upcoming tour of Australia.
Pick n Pay joins SA Rugby family of partners
Pick n Pay has signed a four-year contract as a Tier 1 sponsor of SA Rugby, with the company’s logo set to feature in gold on the back of the Springbok jersey, as well as those of all other national teams in a ground-breaking new partnership.
Super Suaalii back, JOC starts for Saders
Wallabies sensation Joseph Suaalii returns for the Waratahs, while veteran playmaker James O’Connor earns his first start of the season for the Crusaders.
Rito: It’s going to be ‘gloves off’ in Belfast
Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani says the Stormers are ready for a physical battle against Ulster on Friday night, and also confirms the candidates to replace Deon Fourie at No 6.
Tight-knit Blitzboks in a ‘good space’
Veteran forwards Ryan Oosthuizen and Zain Davids said there is a real belief in the Blitzboks squad heading into the fifth leg of the World Rugby Sevens series this week.
England coach set for Lions gig
A key member of the England coaching team will reportedly join Andy Farrell’s British & Irish Lions backroom staff for their tour of Australia in July.
Bok champ goes under the knife
The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed a key member in the Pretoria outfit’s backline corps has undergone surgery and faces a “short period” on the sidelines.
Thomas the Tank shares his try-scoring secret
Thomas du Toit credits the coaches at Bath for teaching him “the art of scoring tries”, as the Springbok prop continues to chalk up touchdowns for the Premiership front-runners.
Injuries, red card to force Jake’s hand?
Vodacom Bulls winger Seb de Klerk faces a citing and likely suspension while a pair of Bok forwards are nursing knocks ahead of Saturday’s URC clash with Zebre at Loftus.
Saffa bruiser grateful for Rassie’s invite
Marnus van der Merwe wants to make his second appearance at a Springbok alignment camp count as the “competitive” hooker continues to make a big impression at Scarlets.
