Erasmus explains “extra loosie” selection
In Eben Etzebeth’s injury-enforced absence for the upcoming French test, the versatile Pieter-Steph Du Toit has been drafted in at number 4. Du Toit... Read more
Overseas-based Boks straight back into the mix
Rassie Erasmus has named his Springbok side to face France, inducing six overseas based players, who were previously unavailable for the English test. The... Read more
Eddie’s England for Springbok opener
Eddie Jones has named his side to face the Springboks in the opening of the November tests. Dylan Hartley and Owen Farrell co-captain a... Read more
Looking ahead to the end of year tour: “Springboks cannot regress in November”
Writing for bbc.com I preview the Springboks’ upcoming challenges for the November tour. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’s priority in 2018 was to beat the All Blacks in... Read more
All Blacks to take on Japan with new captain and second string side
The All Blacks have named a weakened side to the previous one that took on Australia, with two new caps also starting against Japan... Read more
Itoje itching for physical challenge
England’s lock/flank Maro Itoje has expressed his excitement about another opportunity to front the physicality of the Springbok pack. Itoje, who to England plays... Read more
IRP Try of the Year shortlist announced
World Rugby have announced the shortlist for the International Rugby Players (IRP) Try of the Year award, with the winner to be announced at... Read more
Breakdowns and exits are where Boks must improve for England clash, says Vermeulen
Duane Vermeulen, returning eighthman and star of the June series against England, believes that the Boks need to be on top of their game... Read more
New Zealand Super Rugby squads announced
The New Zealand franchises have all named their squads for the 2019 Super Rugby season. The various squads are as follows (courtesy of nzherald.co.nz) CHIEFS:... Read more
Rassie must trust lock depth and keep Pieter-Steph at flank
While it is tempting for coach Rassie Erasmus to move versatile forward Pieter- Steph Du Toit into the second row, he should trust his... Read more
Erasmus explains non-selection of Mostert
Franco Mostert will not be considered for Saturday’s Springbok clash against England, with Rassie Erasmus explaining the dilemma. Mostert, who has starred for the... Read more
Rassie not ruling out overseas Boks
Rassie Erasmus has expressed that the international door is still open for a number of overseas-based players. While there are only five overseas-based players... Read more
Injury blow for England ahead of Boks
England’s enforcer Courtney Lawes has been forced to leave their training camp and will most likely not be available for Saturday’s clash against the... Read more
Springbok end of year tour squad announced, sees three new faces
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his touring squad for the Springboks’ upcoming November Internationals, with three uncapped players included. The end of year tour... Read more
Aplon confirmed part of Bok squad
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that 17 cap outside back Gio Aplon will be included in his squad for the end of year... Read more
Dyantyi nominated for breakthrough player of the year award
Springbok winger Aphiwe Dyantyi has been nominated, among two other candidates, for World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year 2018. The award, which has been... Read more