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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 15: South African Fans during day 3 of the 2019 HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bok fans given green light to attend Wales series

The Springboks will kick off the season with a three-Test series against Wales in front of tens of thousands of spectators as the restriction on SA stadium attendance has been eased.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 19: Bismarck du Plessis of the Vodacom Bulls running onto the pitch with the Vodacom Blue Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on January 19, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bismarck cops slap on the wrist for WWE hit

Bismarck du Plessis has copped a three-match suspension for his WWE-tackle against Munster, but the Vodacom Bulls hooker has already served his ban for two of the games and could play in Saturday’s clash against Dragons.

Boks’ No 1 spot under siege from Les Bleus

The Springboks’ No 1 spot at top of the world’s rankings is under siege from France, after Les Bleus replaced the All Blacks in second place behind South Africa in World Rugby’s official standings.

Eddie Jones walks past the Webb Ellis Cup after the final/AP

Eddie: Boks prove England can win 2023 World Cup

Eddie Jones says the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup rags-to-riches story is proof that England can still be among the title favourites at next year’s global showpiece.

Toulon's South African wing Cheslin Kolbe (C) runs with the ball during the French Top 14 rugby union match between Toulon (RCT) and Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle) at the Mayol stadium in Toulon, on March 19, 2022.

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe finally touches down at Toulon

Dive into this wrap of all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including Cheslin Kolbe’s first tries for Toulon.

Stormers cook Cardiff in Cape heat

The Stormers scored six tries in a bonus-point win over Cardiff in sweltering conditions in Cape Town on Sunday afternoon.

Jones not concerned over future as England boss

England head coach Eddie Jones says he is not concerning himself with questions over his future after their third-placed finish at this year’s Six Nations.