Pienaar blow for Boks

Ruan Pienaar has been ruled out of the Springboks' end-of-year tour campaign and will be replaced by scrumhalf Jano Vermaak, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

Springbok set piece has point to prove

Victor Matfield says the set-piece battle against Ireland will reveal how far this Springbok side has progressed, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

Tuesday is D-Day for Pienaar

Ruan Pienaar has come through a fitness test but a final decision on his involvement in the Springboks' touring campaign will be made on Tuesday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

‘A sad day for rugby’

The Springboks have expressed their sadness following the death of Tinus Linee, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

Pienaar may miss rest of tour

Ruan Pienaar is in danger of missing the clashes against England and Italy as well as the coming game against Ireland, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

Boks brace for brutal fortnight

A physical bout against Ireland will prepare the Springboks for their heavyweight clash against England on 15 November, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

Pienaar doubtful for Dublin

Scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar is battling a knee injury and likely to miss the Springboks’ tour opener against Ireland, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.