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World Rugby responds to Lions legends’ plea

World Rugby chairperson Bill Beaumont has responded to a plea from former British & Irish Lions players and coaches to reduce the number of substitutions in the interests of player safety.

The Springboks in Perth Rugby Championship

Rugby Champs plans could be altered, Perth Tests in doubt

Fresh doubts have been cast over Rugby Championship matches, including those involving the Springboks, being able to take place in Perth due to renewed Covid-19 concerns.

Bulls, Sharks face tough start to new United Rugby Champs

The Bulls and Sharks look set to start the United Rugby Championship with tough road trips to Ireland in the new set of draft fixtures for the inaugural tournament.

An injured Lood de Jager poses with the Webb Ellis Cup

Lood: Highs and lows all part of my ‘journey’

On the eve of his 50th Test, Lood de Jager says perennial injury troubles of the past have taught him the value of appreciating every moment of his Springbok “journey”. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

South Africa A Lions Springboks PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Jasper Wiese of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

‘Sponge’ Wiese living up to Nienaber’s expectation

Jacques Nienaber says No 8 Jasper Wiese’s steady growth and development in the Springbok jersey is thanks to his willingness to learn from his peers. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Rassie to resume pitchside role after ‘family break’

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed Rassie Erasmus will resume duties as a ‘sideline assistant’ in this Saturday’s second Rugby Championship Test against Argentina. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Springboks’ Lions series stars return to starting lineup

The Springboks have included a number of frontline stars in the run-on XV for this Saturday’s second Rugby Championship Test against Argentina.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 14: Ardie Savea of the All Blacks makes a break during The Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 14, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

All Blacks close in on Boks, Wallabies sink to new low in rankings

New Zealand have reduced South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings while Australia have sunk to a record-equalling low on the list.

springboks CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Damian de Allende of South Africa tackles Bundee Aki of the British & Irish Lions during the Castle Lager Lions Series 3rd Test match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bok defence the best in the business

The Springboks’ airtight defence has become a lethal weapon in their arsenal. That should be celebrated not denigrated, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 14: Marco van Staden of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Gqeberha, South Africa.

Van Staden out of Pumas rematch, Duane back for Australia leg

Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids has confirmed that Marco van Staden has joined the list of injured loose forwards after picking up a knock during the last minute of the first Test against Argentina.