Pollard: Rassie has a funny way of getting the best out of us

Handre Pollard says he “can’t wait to get stuck” into next month’s internationals and to have Rassie Erasmus back with the team on tour.

Le Roux: You learn to deal with criticism

In the latest episode of the popular ‘Use It or Lose It’ show, Springbok fullback Willie le Roux reflects on the highs and lows of his career, and discusses how he copes with criticism.

Habana: Win over All Blacks will buoy Boks

Bryan Habana believes South Africa’s win over New Zealand was just the boost the world champions needed heading into their tour of the UK.

‘Rejuvenated Boks in a good space’

Lukhanyo Am said the Springboks are feeling fresh and in a good mental space as they look forward to their Tests against Wales, Scotland and England in the Outgoing Tour next month.

Dupont named France captain for November Tests

Toulouse scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will captain France during next month’s Test series with Charles Ollivon injured, the French Rugby Federation announced on Monday.

All Blacks welcome confidence boost ahead of European journey

New Zealand coach Ian Foster likes the improvement he saw in the All Blacks’ one-sided defeat of the United States but knows an upcoming four-week European tour is a much greater challenge.

Bok coach: We are now stronger as a group

Coach Jacques Nienaber said the competition amongst players was exciting him as his Bok team got ready for a one-week training camp in Paris that began on Monday ahead of the end-of-year tour.

Reinach ‘excellent’ with Bok No 9 spot open

Bok head coach Jacques Nienaber said on Sunday that Cobus Reinach was “excellent” for French club Montpellier this past weekend, putting him in contention to replace injured first-choice scrumhalf Faf de Klerk for next month’s internationals.

Skosan: You couldn’t ask for a better start

Wing Courtnall Skosan says it “felt like rugby again” after making his memorable Northampton Saints debut in front of a crowd of 13,000 people at at Franklin’s Gardens.

Watch: Skosan’s hat-trick on debut for Northampton

Look back at the highlights as Springbok wing Courtnall Skosan scored three tries on his Northampton Saints debut against Worcester in the English Premiership.