Bears send SA’s reserves packing

South Africa are still looking for the first win of the November tour after the A team was convincingly beaten by English Premiership outfit Bristol Bears on Thursday night.

Roos: Duane backs me

As he prepares to make just his second Test appearance against Italy on Saturday, Evan Roos has revealed he received a message of support from Springbok veteran Duane Vermeulen.

Boks have discipline issue

Statistics show that the Springboks are in the top three worst teams in terms of yellow and red cards, while Ireland and France are the best-disciplined sides.

Hansen: Wallabies aren’t very smart

Former Brumbies winger turned Ireland star Mack Hansen has had a dig at the Wallabies in the build up to his maiden Test against the country of his birth.

Rassie: Bok star Am ‘a special player’

Springbok chief Rassie Erasmus has showered praise on the “incredible player” that is World Rugby Player of the Year nominee, Lukhanyo Am.

Sharks owner bashes ‘amateur’ refs

Sharks owner Marco Masotti has come out in support of Rassie Erasmus, calling for greater accountability from World Rugby around their Test referees.

Former Wallaby in Bristol team to face SA A

A weakened Bristol Bears outfit missing 16 regulars have named a former Australian international in their starting lineup to face South Africa ‘A’ on Thursday night.

Williams excited for Sacha team-up

Grant Williams is looking forward to partnering up with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu for the first time when the South Africa ‘A’ side takes on Bristol on Thursday night.

Du Preez twins ‘to play big games’ in the future

Mzwandile Stick did not mince his words when asked whether the Du Preez twins – Jean-Luc and Daniel – still have a future with the Springboks.

Bok fans crown Eben best of 2022

Fans have shredded World Rugby’s nominations for the 2022 Player of the Year award with Eben Etzebeth beating out a fellow Springbok for the prestigious accolade.