Boks must spring Kolbe surprise!

SARugbymag.co.za readers have had their say and want to see the Springboks start Cheslin Kolbe at fullback in their European Tour opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Blitzboks out to make history in Hong Kong

Veteran Branco du Preez is confident the Blitzboks can get their new era off to a flying start with a first-ever tournament win at the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend.

URC matches in SA called off

The Round 6 Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures involving Glasgow, Ulster, Sharks and Lions have been postponed.

Boks to fuel Stormers scrum in Cardiff

The DHL Stormers have deployed a battle-hardened, all-Springbok front row in Cardiff for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in the Welsh capital on Saturday.

Ward: Stade move can get the best out of me

Former Junior Springboks captain Jeremy Ward said he is “finding his feet” at Stade Francais less than a month after arriving in France.

Hendrikse at the helm for Lions against Glasgow

Jordan Hendrikse will start in the major change to the Lions’ starting lineup for the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday. #URC

No Steyn for Bok tour?

The Springboks are set to be without Frans Steyn for the outgoing tour to Europe after the veteran centre picked up a knee injury while in action for the Cheetahs.

Sexton to lead strong Ireland

Johnny Sexton will captain a near full-strength 37-man Ireland squad for the November Tests against the Springboks, Fiji and Wallabies.

Rassie: It’s about Sacha, not Eddie

Rassie Erasmus has hinted that DHL Stormers starlet Sacha Mngomezulu could be taken on the end-of-year tour to Europe, but says it is up to the England-qualified youngster to decide his international future.

Kolisi: Powell getting stuck into Sharks drills

Former Blitzbok head coach Neil Powell has only had a few weeks in his new position as Cell C Sharks director of rugby, but his impact has already been hailed by Siya Kolisi.