Handre Pollard remains South Africa’s most complete flyhalf
Mark Keohane’s Independent Media Rants and Raves following a weekend of Super Rugby, Sevens and Six Nations. TOP RAVE: Handre Pollard remains South Africa’s... Read more
Stats show rugby still way too white in South Africa
The lie is that rugby is transforming at schools level when you consider the statistical return of Springboks among the country’s elite rugby schools.... Read more
Late Jantjies drop-goal completes Baa-Baas comeback in Twickenham try-fest
After Argentina and Barbarians scored five tries apiece at Twickenham, Elton Jantjies' late drop-goal settled a thrilling contest.
Ledesma makes 10 changes as Pumas face Leguizamon
A much-changed Argentina outfit will look to bring down the curtain on a strong 12 months in style against Barbarians in London on Saturday.
Kolisi to lead unchanged Springboks
Siya Kolisi will lead an unchanged South Africa XV against Wales as the Springboks look to finish 2018 on a high.
Irish win over All Blacks a “blessing and a curse”
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has cautioned Ireland after their heroic win over the All Blacks, that their World Cup preparation may have been made... Read more
Kolisi escapes sanction for alleged headbutt
World Rugby has turned a blind eye to what seemed to be a clear headbutt from Springbok captain Siya Kolisi. Kolisi in the 30th... Read more
Pollard leads Springboks to Murrayfield victory
Handre Pollard scored 18 points as South Africa became only the second side in 12 matches to beat Scotland at Murrayfield.
Papier wait over as scrum-half starts for Springboks
With Faf de Klerk on club duty with Sale Sharks, Embrose Papier will make his first South Africa start on Saturday.
Springbok scalp a bigger accomplishment than England’s according to Townsend
Scottish coach Gregor Townsend has expressed that victory over the Springboks would be bigger than beating England this year. Before beating England in the... Read more
Etzebeth set to return, Whiteley a doubt for Scotland Test
Warren Whiteley's calf injury could keep him out of South Africa's clash with Scotland, but Eben Etzebeth may return.
Cruel Springboks defeat was avoidable – Brunel
Mbongeni Mbonambi's try right at the end consigned France to defeat after they led South Africa by 14 points in Paris.
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
Etzebeth could be fit for France clash
Eben Etzebeth's foot injury is not as bad as first feared and he could yet play against France in Paris.
Farrell cleared to take on All Blacks
Owen Farrell has avoided suspension following his heavy hit on Andre Esterhuizen in England's win over South Africa.
Springboks are disgracefully robbed
Australian referee Angus Gardener should never again referee an international match. His decision not to card Owen Farrell for an obvious shoulder charge on... Read more