Rugby World Cup 2019: Erasmus says South Africa can improve and predicts humidity problem will ease
South Africa scored nine tries but could have done better against Namibia, said boss Rassie Erasmus.
Brits grateful for second chance as Boks captaincy dream comes true
Back in the XV and named captain for the first time, Schalk Brits is grateful for the opportunity he has been given by South... Read more
Brits to be second oldest South Africa skipper as Erasmus sounds World Cup warning
Rassie Erasmus has named Schalk Brits as captain for the Springboks in the last match before he selects his Rugby World Cup squad.
Brits banned for four matches after Van der Merwe fight
The Bulls will be without hooker Schalk Brits until May 10 after he was banned for four weeks by SANZAAR.
Rants and Raves: Damian Willemse the Stormers’ best back
Mark Keohane’s Independent Media Rants and Raves following Super Rugby 2019’s seventh round. TOP RAVE Damian Willemse glowed at No 15 for the Stormers... Read more
Van der Merwe given three-week ban for Brits brawl
As Schalk Brits waits to discover his fate, Armand van der Merwe has been suspended for three weeks following their brawl on Saturday.
Pollard sinks Sharks as Bulls produce late charge
Schalk Brits and Armand van der Merwe saw red before Handre Pollard settled a feisty South African derby in favour of the Bulls.
Pieter-Steph Du Toit is currently the best forward in world rugby
Mark Keohane’s Rants and Raves of the weekend for Independent Media are centred around the phenomenon that is Pieter-Steph Du Toit and the refreshing enthusiasm... Read more
Stormers set to snatch Brits ahead of Bulls
Springbok and former Saracens hooker Schalk Brits looks set to turn out for the Stormers rather than the Bulls come next year’s Super Rugby.... Read more
Boks’ Brits defers retirement to chase World Cup place
Schalk Brits believes he could earn a place in South Africa's World Cup squad after putting his retirement on hold.
Bulls eye Brits
The Bulls are reportedly interested in the services of recently internationally-recalled Springbok Hooker Schalk Brits. The 37 year old was a surprise inclusion in... Read more
Brits’ future to be discussed with Erasmus
Schalk Brits who retired from all professional rugby last month at 37 years of age was lured back into the Bok set up by... Read more
‘Retired’ Brits on bench as Springboks ring changes for final Test
Schalk Brits has not played for the Springboks since 2015, but the veteran hooker is set to come off the bench against England.
Brilliant Brits back in the Bok mix
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has shown his willingness to do the unconventional in enticing Schalk Brits to put his retirement off for one more... Read more
Retired Brits gets shock Springboks call-up
Schalk Brits retired from rugby last month, but that has not stopped Rassie Erasmus adding him to the South Africa squad.
Raving about sensational Schalk Brits & ranting about incompetent referees
In my Independent Media Rants and Raves, I rave about Schalk Brits’s colossal contribution to Saracens over the last decade and take issue with... Read more