Tshituka ‘refreshed and ready’ to swim with Sharks

The mid-season break has allowed new Sharks recruit Vincent Tshituka to find his feet in Durban and he is eager to make the most of a packed festive schedule.

Rassie’s got to play the game

Rassie Erasmus needs to show some political nous, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

By the numbers: Sharks vs Cardiff

The Sharks and Cardiff will do battle at Kings Park on Sunday in the final match of round 8 in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Nienaber vows Boks focus amid Rassie row

Jacques Nienaber has insisted Rassie Erasmus’s latest ban will have no effect when the Springboks face England at Twickenham on Saturday, adding “all the facts” have yet to be made public.

Bok coach fires back at gameplan critics

Jacques Nienaber launched an impassioned defence of the Springboks’ gameplan when questioned about the team’s attack ahead of the Test against England on Saturday. 

By the numbers: Lions vs Dragons

The Lions and Dragons will face off in Johannesburg on Sunday when the Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns to the Highveld.

Rassie puts refs on guard against Boks – report

Test referees are reportedly growing increasingly wary of taking charge of matches involving the Springboks after their families were abused following Rassie Erasmus’ social media rants against match officials.

Watch: England hit the mattresses for Boks

England have adopted a combative approach in preparation for what will undoubtedly be a physical battle against the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.

Nienaber: Willemse ‘settling’ at flyhalf

Jacques Nienaber admits it was tempting to hand Manie Libbok a first Test start against England on Saturday, but that he opted to continue investing in Damian Willemse’s development at flyhalf.

Blommetjies ‘wiser’ for Bok mistake

The rise of Manie Libbok to the Springbok squad has inspired DHL Stormers teammate Clayton Blommetjies to walk back his comments about playing for South Africa.