The versatile value of Willemse
Damian Willemse’s performance for the Springboks against Wales at Loftus Versfeld was the making of the man.
Rennie: Bok bench ‘better’ than starters
Australia coach Dave Rennie believes South Africa’s best front row will come off the bench in the clash between the Springboks and Wallabies on Saturday.
Blues star set for All Blacks debut
New Zealand on Thursday named an unchanged starting lineup for their Rugby Championship clash with Argentina, with Stephen Perofeta in line to make his All Blacks debut.
Quade: Wallabies will benefit from youth approach
Injured veteran flyhalf Quade Cooper says the Wallabies could benefit from giving younger players opportunities in both his and centre Samu Kerevi’s absence.
Boks secure Munster clash in European tour
Another midweek game has been added to the Springboks’ itinerary for their November tour with the announcement that the SA Select XV will face Munster.
All Blacks World Cup winner switching to Wallabies
Melbourne-born All Blacks World Cup-winning scrumhalf Tawera Kerr-Barlow says he is available “without hesitation” to switch nations and play for the Wallabies.
Keep Elton away from Bok 10 jersey!
Springbok supporters have made it clear that Elton Jantjies should be the last resort to take over at flyhalf for South Africa in the event of Handre Pollard being ruled out of the 2023 World Cup.
Beale boost for Bok clash
Australia have welcomed back veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale in preparation for the Rugby Championship Test between the Wallabies and Springboks on Saturday.
Gelant given licence to boogie for Boks
Springbok right wing Warrick Gelant has the “freedom to play” his natural attacking game when the world champions clash with the Wallabies on Saturday.
Brits: I feel for Dweba
Schalk Brits backs Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba to bounce back from his forgettable Test start in Joburg when the world champions square up against Australia on Saturday.
