Nienaber: Willemse has proven himself

Jacques Nienaber has strongly indicated that Damian Willemse will be backed as the go-to flyhalf when the Springboks travel to Europe for the outgoing tour in November.

Rassie: Door always open for Elton, Zeenat back on tour

Rassie Erasmus has shed further light on Elton Jantjies’ future with the Springboks, while confirming that team dietician Zeenat Simjee will return on the outgoing tour to Europe.

Goosen in poll position as Bok 10

Johan Goosen is the only player designated as a specialist flyhalf in a 26-man Springbok squad for a three-day training camp to prepare for the November tour of the northern hemisphere.

Eddie: TMOs are failed refs

Eddie Jones has come out swinging against television match officials, referring to rugby’s fourth officials as referees who cannot “cut the mustard”.

Ireland hit by injuries for Bok clash

Andy Farrell is set to be without three key backline players for Ireland’s November Test window opener against the Springboks.

Surprise France call-up for crocked Ntamack

Romain Ntamack was on Monday included in France’s 42-strong squad for the upcoming internationals against Australia, South Africa and Japan.

Wasps follow Worcester into administration

English rugby giants Wasps were Monday placed into administration with all the players made redundant – the second English Premiership club to suffer the fate in just three weeks.

Dobson: Everyone out to beat the Stormers

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson insists there will be no panic stations despite the reigning champions’ 14-match winning run in the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship coming to an end. #URC

Watch: White’s son dots down for Bath

Wesley White, son of Vodacom Bulls head coach Jake White, scored a try for Bath in a thrilling Premiership clash with Saracens.

Saffa lock to tackle Boks

Eddie Jones has called up a former DHL Stormers second rower to England’s 36-man squad for the November Tests against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and the Springboks.