Japan battle past Canada

Japan erased a nine-point deficit to defeat Canada 26-22 in Vancouver on Saturday.

Fiji comeback floors Tonga

Fiji fought back from 15-0 down to beat Tonga 23-18 in the Pacific Nations Cup in Suva on Saturday.

Samoa, Georgia finish all square

Samoa and Georgia had to settle for a 19-19 draw in Apia on Saturday.

Boks aim to ‘lay down marker’

Captain Adriaan Strauss says the Springboks are determined to make a statement of intent as they embark on a new era under Allister Coetzee, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks eye No 2 ranking

All the World Rugby rankings permutations for this weekend's Test matches.

Robbie Henshaw interview

The Ireland centre on his new midfield partner, the team's preparations, and playing at Newlands.

Kolisi to bring ‘something different’

Siya Kolisi says his footwork will need to set him apart as the Boks’ new blindside flank, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Faf won’t be boxed in

Faf de Klerk is fully aware that his decision-making will need to be spot on against Ireland, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Lambie handed vice-captaincy

Pat Lambie will be the Springboks’ vice-captain as well as the first-choice flyhalf in the Test against Ireland on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Stander starts for Ireland

CJ Stander has been selected at blindside flank for Ireland's first Test against the Springboks at Newlands on Saturday.