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.
Team of the Year: Am and Marx in, Eben snubbed
There were three Springboks included in World Rugby’s 2022 Men’s Team of the Year, but that did not include centurion lock Eben Etzebeth, while New Zealand star Ardie Savea was also left out.
Coetzee absence no problem for boosted Bulls
The Vodacom Bulls will rely on their back-row depth as they return to Vodacom United Rugby Championship duty without Japan-bound captain Marcell Coetzee.
