Bosch at flyhalf for Sharks

Curwin Bosch will shift to flyhalf in one of five changes to the Sharks starting XV to face Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

Strauss to captain Saffa-filled World XV

Former Bok hooker Adriaan Strauss will captain a World XV against Japan in Osaka on 26 October.

‘Bok substitutions not well thought out’

Brendan Venter says Rassie Erasmus shouldn’t have brought on his substitutes so late in the game against the All Blacks at Loftus.

Le Roux cleared of concussion

Willie le Roux will play for Wasps against Leinster in Friday’s European Champions Cup match in Dublin.

Ackermann: We expect Mostert to pitch

Johan Ackermann says he still expects Franco Mostert to be a Gloucester player following a dispute regarding the lock’s contract with the Premiership side.

Mongalo: Lions will go for broke

Assistant coach Joey Mongalo insists the Golden Lions will not alter their attacking approach in favour of a more defence-orientated game in the closing stages of the Currie Cup.

English clubs circle around captain Kolisi

Saracens, Wasps and Sale are reportedly looking to sign Springbok captain Siya Kolisi after next year’s World Cup. 

Powell: Nel deserved Bok call-up

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell says Ruhan Nel has always boasted the all-round attributes to make it to the highest level in fifteens, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Tahs confirm Ashley-Cooper talks

The Waratahs are in negotiations with veteran back Adam Ashley-Cooper about a possible return to Super Rugby next year.

Goosen believes Bok career is over

Montpellier flyhalf Johan Goosen does not think he will play for the Springboks again.