Watch: Quick fire news round-up

Editor Craig Lewis provides a quick wrap of the top news doing the rounds in the rugby world, including the latest on the Rugby Championship and our interview with Rabz Maxwane.

Roux: There are still hurdles to clear

SA Rugby has welcomed confirmation that the Rugby Championship would be held in 2020, but Jurie Roux cautioned that the Boks’ participation still had to be confirmed.

Confirmed: Australia to host Rugby Champs

Sanzaar has confirmed the Rugby Championship is set take place in Australia, in November and December this year.

Test rugby set to return

It’s been confirmed that a new eight-team international competition – featuring Georgia and not the Boks – will be played in November and December.

Nienaber: Transforming is a verb

Coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks subscribe to a philosophy of creating an environment where ‘all feel welcome’.

Proactive approach required for WP deal

WP Rugby’s leaders will need to act decisively if a prospective multi-million rand investment is to remain on track, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Hope grows for rugby’s return

The latest indications that there could be a further easing of lockdown restrictions will heighten excitement that a local rugby competition will soon be confirmed for kick-off.

Bakkies questions Farrell five-match ban

Legendary former Springbok Bakkies Botha has added his voice to those questioning Owen Farrell’s five-match ban for a horrendous tackle this past weekend.

Libbok: I felt it was time for a change

Manie Libbok says he is excited to have been warmly welcomed at the Sharks after his exit from the Vodacom Bulls, where he had faced disillusionment over a lack of opportunities.

Most underrated Boks: Danie Rossouw

In the latest addition to our new series, CRAIG LEWIS identifies hard-as-nails Danie Rossouw as one of the most underrated Springboks.