Bok back-three balance hinges on fullback
Rassie Erasmus would do well to explore the fullback alternatives to first-choice Willie Roux in the upcoming Rugby Championship, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Whiteley faces two months out
Warren Whiteley is not expected to be available at the start of the Test season due to his recurring knee injury.
Terblanche, Burger on WC disciplinary team
Former Springbok Stefan Terblanche and referee Freek Burger have been included in the team of judicial members for the World Cup in Japan.
Paulse: Boks spoiled for choice out wide
Former Springbok wing Breyton Paulse believes that South Africa have enough talent out wide to succeed at the World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Steyn in Scotland’s RWC plans
Former Griquas captain Kyle Steyn has been called up to Scotland’s World Cup training squad.
Kleyn in Ireland’s provisional RWC squad
South African-born lock Jean Kleyn has been included in Ireland’s 44-man training squad in preparation for the World Cup in Japan later this year.
Fiji cut defence coach
Fiji defence coach Peter Ryan has announced that his role with the national team has ended after they overspent on their World Cup budget.
Incredible Koch delivers timely reminder
Vincent Koch’s titanic performance in the Champions Cup final has given Rassie Erasmus the right kind of selection headache, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Peyper picked among World Cup refs
Jaco Peyper is the solitary South African named on the referee panel for this year’s World Cup in Japan, while Marius Jonker has been selected among the TMOs.
Coetzee deserves Bok shot
Marcell Coetzee deserves the opportunity to play himself into the Springboks’ World Cup squad by featuring in the shortened Rugby Championship, writes DYLAN JACK.
