Mapimpi tops the list of spicy wings

While Makazole Mapimpi must be viewed as the sudden favourite to wear the Boks’ No 11 jersey at the World Cup, there are many in-form wingers who won’t make the trip, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Kearns: Kick Jaguares out of Super Rugby

Wallabies legend Phil Kearns believes having the Jaguares in Vodacom Super Rugby makes a complete ‘mockery’ of the tournament.

SA player exodus: The list

A comprehensive list of all the players and coaches set to leave the South African Vodacom Super Rugby and Pro14 franchises at the end of the current season.

Hansen backs SBW for World Cup

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the injury-prone Sonny Bill Williams would be an automatic selection if he regains full fitness in time for the World Cup.

Montpellier make a play for Pollard

Montpellier owner Mohad Altrad has suggested that Vodacom Bulls and Bok flyhalf Handré Pollard has ‘agreed in principle’ to join the French club after the World Cup.

Peyper picked among World Cup refs

Jaco Peyper is the solitary South African named on the referee panel for this year’s World Cup in Japan, while Marius Jonker has been selected among the TMOs.

Coetzee: I have not heard from Boks

Ulster flank Marcell Coetzee says he still hopes to be a part of the Springboks’ World Cup plans despite receiving no contact from Rassie Erasmus.

Wales name World Cup training squad

Uncapped duo Rhys Carre and Owen Lane have been included in a 42-man Wales squad that will begin preparations for this year’s World Cup.

Throwback Thursday: ’95 World Cup final

Following the unveiling of the Boks’ new jersey in a World Cup year, we take a look back at the historic 1995 success in the final against the All Blacks.

Bok World Cup jerseys: 1995 to 2019

We look at how the Springboks’ World Cup kit has evolved from 1995 to the jerseys to be worn at the 2019 tournament, set for September in Japan.