World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has hit out at the use of the media for tactical recruitment and he says the game’s governing body believes the number of former players involved in the concussion lawsuit is fewer than has been reported.
Springbok speedster Makazole Mapimpi is ready to race after kicks and pin the All Blacks back when the teams lock horns at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The return of influential Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen could be the knockout blow for embattled All Blacks head coach Ian Foster when the arch-rivals clash on Saturday.
All Blacks flyhalf Richie Mo’unga gets his first start of 2022 with tighthead prop Fletcher Newell set to make his Test debut against the Springboks on Saturday.
Loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff says the Springbok pack is fired up to completely dominate the All Blacks when the heavyweights trade blows at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Former Springbok centre Grant Esterhuizen was assaulted at a nightclub just outside Mbombela after watching the Test between South Africa and New Zealand on Saturday evening.
Returning Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is champing at the bit to get stuck into the All Blacks when the arch-rivals lock horns at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Beauden Barrett seems “good to go” despite doubts over the All Blacks playmaker passing a fitness test to face the Springboks when the rivals clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.
This clip shows referee Angus Gardner was spot on for yellow-carding veteran lock Alun Wyn Jones for a ruck infringement in Wales’ historic win over the Springboks in July.
Jacques Nienaber has praised the tireless performances of Frans Malherbe on the eve of the 2019 World Cup winner’s 50th Test cap for the Springboks on Saturday.
