World Cup

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.

Pocock’s Super Rugby career over

Star flank David Pocock has announced his retirement from Vodacom Super Rugby and will now focus entirely on getting fit for the World Cup.

Mapimpi tops the list of spicy wings

While Makazole Mapimpi must be viewed as the sudden favourite to wear the Boks’ No 11 jersey at the World Cup, there are many in-form wingers who won’t make the trip, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Kearns: Kick Jaguares out of Super Rugby

Wallabies legend Phil Kearns believes having the Jaguares in Vodacom Super Rugby makes a complete ‘mockery’ of the tournament.

SA player exodus: The list

A comprehensive list of all the players and coaches set to leave the South African Vodacom Super Rugby and Pro14 franchises at the end of the current season.

Hansen backs SBW for World Cup

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the injury-prone Sonny Bill Williams would be an automatic selection if he regains full fitness in time for the World Cup.

Montpellier make a play for Pollard

Montpellier owner Mohad Altrad has suggested that Vodacom Bulls and Bok flyhalf Handré Pollard has ‘agreed in principle’ to join the French club after the World Cup.

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.