Biyela to lead Junior Boks in Tbilisi

Head coach Kevin Foote has named former SA U18 star and No 8 Thando Biyela as Junior Springboks skipper against the Georgia U20s this weekend.

Ireland wary of wounded Wales

Simon Easterby insists his unbeaten Ireland team won’t be complacent when they face a Wales side on Saturday desperate to snap a record 14-match losing streak.

England suffer second-row blow

Steve Borthwick has been forced into a late change to the England lineup for Saturday’s Six Nations Test against Scotland at Twickenham.

Russell ready to rumble for Scotland

Scotland co-captain Finn Russell has been passed fit to face England in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday following a concussion.

Snyman: It’s up to the players to do the job

Head coach Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks have done their homework on their pool rivals in Vancouver, but that’s only the first step en route to title glory this week.

Reds coach confirms Wallabies talk

Les Kiss says he’s had a “small chat” with Rugby Australia about coaching the national team, but Super Rugby rival Dan McKellar doesn’t expect to be offered the job.

Prowling Lions concealed by games in hand

Assistant coach Barend Pieterse says the Lions’ current position on the @Vodacom #URC table belies a team that is in a “very good position” to pounce into the playoffs.

Sheehan to lead Ireland charge in Cardiff

Dan Sheehan will skipper Ireland against Wales in round 3 of the Six Nations on Saturday in the absence of regular captain Caelan Doris.

England lock in Chessum for Calcutta Cup duel

Steve Borthwick has made one change to the England starting XV for the Six Nations clash against Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday.

Freezing Foote upbeat on Junior Boks tour

Head coach Kevin Foote says he can already see the value of the Junior Springboks’ short tour of Georgia.