Test Rugby

Bok duo up for World Rugby award

Faf de Klerk and Malcolm Marx have been nominated for the 2018 World Rugby Player of the Year award.

Tuilagi out, Ashton in for England

England have suffered a late blow ahead of their Test against the Springboks with Manu Tuilagi ruled out due to a groin injury.

Watch: Bet on Boks to beat England

THE MONEY MAN and MARK KEOHANE look ahead to Saturday’s Test between England and the Springboks.

‘Willemse deserves a start’

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks hope to learn a lot about Damian Willemse’s aptitude for Test rugby in Saturday’s high-pressure clash against England at Twickenham.

‘England will try run Boks off their feet’

Former England wing Austin Healey believes Eddie Jones’ team selections for Saturday’s Test could work out if they avoid an arm-wrestle with the Springbok forwards.

Whiteley expects physical England

Warren Whiteley is still anticipating a physical approach from England despite a lack of experience in their pack for the clash at Twickenham on Saturday.

Tuilagi doubted England return

Manu Tuilagi has revealed he did not think he would play for England again after suffering a succession of injuries.

Duane set for dual role

Rassie Erasmus says Duane Vermeulen will not be utilised exclusively as a blindside flank against England on Saturday.

Erasmus explains Van Zyl selection

Rassie Erasmus says scrumhalf Ivan van Zyl will start against England because he is better suited to the game plan the Springboks want to employ at Twickenham.