Slipper trades Reds for Brumbies

The Brumbies have announced the signing of Wallabies prop James Slipper on a two-year deal, starting at the beginning of the 2019 Super Rugby season.

Beast gives ‘Coach’ Schalk thumbs up

Springbok veteran Beast Mtawarira says Schalk Brits has added a lot of value since joining the set-up as a player-mentor in June. JON CARDINELLI in Port Elizabeth reports.

Kolisi favourite for World Cup role

Rassie Erasmus says that Siya Kolisi has the potential to lead the Springboks at the 2019 World Cup. JON CARDINELLI in Port Elizabeth reports.

Boks aren’t banking on Pumas favour

Rassie Erasmus expects the All Blacks to beat the Pumas and clinch the Rugby Championship title with a round to spare on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Port Elizabeth reports.

Rassie favours speed over grunt

Sikhumbuzo Notshe will play a similar role to that of the injured Warren Whiteley when the Springboks face the Wallabies’ breakdown bandits on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.

‘I never gave up Bok dream’

Cheslin Kolbe says he has always enjoyed the challenge of facing opponents who are bigger than him, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

Dobson: Notshe’s Bok start brilliant news

Western Province coach John Dobson says he ‘could not be happier’ for Sikhumbuzo Notshe, who will make his first start for the Springboks on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Esterhuizen, Kriel in Bok midfield

Rassie Erasmus has made five changes to the Springbok starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against the Wallabies in Port Elizabeth.

Hooper back to front Boks

The return of captain Michael Hooper is one of four changes to the Wallabies side to take on the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Superbru: Springboks by 7-15

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Rugby Championship, Pro14 and Currie Cup games.