Stick backs Jantjies to flourish

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has thrown his support behind Elton Jantjies, who have earned a rare start at flyhalf for the Boks in Edinburgh.

Bulls raring to go as URC resumption looms

Coach Jake White says while the break in play came at just the right time, the Vodacom Bulls are now focused on the challenges that lie ahead in the United Rugby Championship following their return to training.

England rocked by positive Covid test in camp

England prop Ellis has been ruled out of Saturday’s Test against the Wallabies at Twickenham after testing positive for Covid-19.

Townsend: Scotland face ‘biggest test’ against Boks

Coach Gregor Townsend says in-form Scotland face their “biggest” challenge following landmark wins against France, England and Australia.

Steyn ‘simply can’t describe’ rare feat against B&I Lions

Legendary Springbok Morne Steyn has opened up about his rugby journey, which culminated in him slotting a series-winning penalty against the British & Irish Lions for the second time in his career.

Watch: How Boks altered plans to break down Wales

Squidge Rugby dissects how the Springboks adapted late in the game to dismantle Wales’ maul defence with a move that led to hooker Malcolm Marx scoring the match-winning try in Cardiff.

New-look highest-paid XV in world

Cheslin Kolbe and Ardie Savea are new additions to a list of the world’s best-paid XV.

Why Farrell will only reach Test milestone against Wallabies

England’s Owen Farrell will play his 100th Test against the Wallabies this weekend, following confirmation from the British & Irish Lions that their game against Japan earlier this year will not be given Test status.

Three Saffas in Scotland side to front Boks

Gregor Townsend has selected Duhan van der Merwe, Pierre Schoeman and Oli Kebble are in the Scotland match-day squad for the Test against the Springboks at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Jordaan’s return boosts Bok Women ahead of Wales clash

The most experienced Springbok Women’s player on their European tour, Zenay Jordaan, will start at flyhalf against Wales on Saturday in the only change to starting lineup named by coach Stanley Raubenheimer.