All Blacks face France at new stadium
The All Blacks will play France in July in the first Test at their new permanent rugby stadium in Christchurch.
Care: Don’t pick Saffa for England
Former scrumhalf Danny Care has questioned whether England coach Steve Borthwick should select South African centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg.
‘Etzebeth should serve time for crime at Test level’
Veteran New Zealand commentator Tony Johnson has blasted World Rugby’s handling of Eben Etzebeth’s 12-week suspension for eye-gouging.
Nigel: Etzebeth lucky to get 12-week ban
Former Test referee Nigel Owens says rugby’s disciplinary system is “a total mess”.
Boks’ Nations Championship venues confirmed
SA Rugby has announced the venues for the Springboks’ three home Nations Championship matches in July.
Eben: I didn’t intend to make eye contact
Eben Etzebeth denied intentionally eye-gouging Wales flank Alex Mann in Cardiff.
Rassie weighs in on ex-Junior Bok’s England eligibility
Rassie Erasmus has revealed whether the Springboks ever considered selecting Benhard Janse van Rensburg, who can now play for England.
Eben learns his fate
Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth has been slapped with a massive suspension after being found guilty of making intentional contact with the eye area of Wales flanker Alex Mann.
‘Eben should have just punched him’
Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers believe Bok lock Eben Etzebeth would have been better off punching Wales flank Alex Mann during their late scuffle in Cardiff.
Ex-Irish ref: No eye for an eye for Eben
Former referee Owen Doyle says Eben Etzebeth’s eye-gouge leaves “no mitigation” while James Ryan’s reduced ban exposes major flaws in rugby’s disciplinary system.
