Goosen in poll position as Bok 10

Johan Goosen is the only player designated as a specialist flyhalf in a 26-man Springbok squad for a three-day training camp to prepare for the November tour of the northern hemisphere.

Eddie: TMOs are failed refs

Eddie Jones has come out swinging against television match officials, referring to rugby’s fourth officials as referees who cannot “cut the mustard”.

Ireland hit by injuries for Bok clash

Andy Farrell is set to be without three key backline players for Ireland’s November Test window opener against the Springboks.

Two Boks in Wilko’s top 10

England and British & Irish Lions great Jonny Wilkinson has revealed the World Cup-winning Springboks he ranks among the sport’s best ever.

Surprise France call-up for crocked Ntamack

Romain Ntamack was on Monday included in France’s 42-strong squad for the upcoming internationals against Australia, South Africa and Japan.

Saffa lock to tackle Boks

Eddie Jones has called up a former DHL Stormers second rower to England’s 36-man squad for the November Tests against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and the Springboks.

Savea set for sabbatical after World Cup

All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has confirmed that he will be going to Japan for an offshore playing break after the 2023 World Cup.

‘Excited’ Hooper back for Wallabies

Michael Hooper was included in Australia’s squad for a five-Test tour of the UK and Europe after pulling out of the Rugby Championship, but James Slipper will lead the Wallabies.

Eddie eyes Stormers star

A rising DHL Stormers star has reportedly caught the eye of England coach Eddie Jones.

Rewind: Breyton, the Bok punching bag

Breyton Paulse held his own in an era dominated by big men, but watch as the Springbok dynamo got bullied by Ireland bruisers Paul O’Connell and Reggie Corrigan at Newlands in 2004.