SA Schools squads named

The SA Schools selectors named two squads of 23 to represent the SA Schools and SA Schools A teams in 2022, with Kathleho Lynch and Cobus van Dyk appointed as the respective coaches.

Pollard: Boks will make mistakes but it’s OK

Skipper Handre Pollard wants the new-look Springboks “to be bold and not take a step back” against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Australia, England primed for battle

Australia and England are gearing up for a “gladiatorial” forwards battle in the second Test in Brisbane on Saturday with the clash between big props Taniela Tupou and Ellis Genge shaping as pivotal.

Farrell: We’ve got to have the stomach for pressure

Ireland coach Andy Farrell says “not over-playing the emotional card” will be essential if they are to beat New Zealand in the second Test and send the three-match series to a decider.

Arendse owes Bok success to Kolbe

Former sevens star Kurt-Lee Arendse was inspired to not give up on his Springbok dream by fellow pocket rockets Cheslin Kolbe and Gio Aplon.

WP to face Bulls in 2022 Craven Week final game

Two of the three undefeated sides at the 2022 Craven Week, tournament hosts Western Province and the Blue Bulls, will contest the final match of this year’s showpiece in Rondebosch on Saturday.

Watch: Wales to ambush Bok ‘All-Stars’

The Money Man flies the flag but Lions great Scott Gibbs and Zelim Nel turn red.

Nyakane: Bok silent bullies to hurt Wales

Veteran prop Trevor Nyakane says the Springboks want to “inflict pain” on Wales in an expected bruising battle at ‘Die Begrafplaas’ in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

White corrals two more in bullpen

The Vodacom Bulls have bolstered their forward stocks after completing the signing of two promising loose forwards for next season.

Wales change one for Bok ‘aerial’ duel

Faced with an overhauled Springbok team for the Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday, Wales coach Wayne Pivac has made just one alteration to his starting lineup.