Brumbies bolters in Wallabies squad

Brumbies hooker Folau Fainga’a and fullback Tom Banks have been included in a 32-man Wallabies squad for the Test series against Ireland in June.

Woodward: Scrap Barbarians circus

World Cup-winning England coach Clive Woodward says the annual match against the Barbarians serves no purpose.

Senatla: I know what my job is

Seabelo Senatla says it was easy to slot back into the Blitzboks set-up after a Super Rugby stint with the Stormers.

Stick: My confidence took a blow

Mzwandile Stick says he had to overcome certain doubts about himself after he was axed from the Springbok coaching team following the 2016 season.

England to exploit hostile SA environment

Eddie Jones plans to use the Springboks’ ‘dislike of the English’ as motivation for his side in June.

Willemse at 10 for Junior Boks

Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf for the Junior Boks in their opening match of the U20 World Rugby Championship against Georgia on Wednesday.

Jake: There’s reason for Bok optimism

Jake White says SA Rugby has given Rassie Erasmus everything he needs to get the Springboks back to the top of world rugby.

Boks must beware of ‘world’s best prop’

South Africa-born Saracens captain Brad Barritt says the Springboks will need to be wary of ‘freakish’ prop Mako Vunipola during the June Tests.

Bulls flank to miss rest of Super Rugby

Roelof Smit has been ruled out of the remainder of the Bulls’ Super Rugby campaign due to a serious knee injury. 

Rassie drops England series hint

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed who will travel to the USA and – through the decision to omit a host of key players – suggested who may start against England next week, writes JON CARDINELLI.