Jean to finish career abroad

Jean de Villiers is set to end his professional rugby career overseas and not at a South African franchise, reports JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

Time running out for Alberts

Willem Alberts may well head back to South Africa if he fails to come through a fitness test later this week, reports JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

Jean out of World Cup

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup after suffering a fracture to his jaw against Samoa.

Matfield: Meyer took control

Victor Matfield has credited coach Heyneke Meyer for the Springboks’ change in World Cup fortunes, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.