White confident Duane ‘will feature’ for Boks

Bulls boss Jake White is adamant that the injured Duane Vermeulen will recover in time to play a role for the Springboks against the British & Irish Lions.

Coetzee to lead Bulls into battle from No 8

Jake White has named Marcell Coetzee as Bulls captain for their last Rainbow Cup SA encounter with the Sharks at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.

Shimlas centre Bolton signs for Connacht

Shimlas and Cheetahs U21 centre Shayne Bolton, who is Irish-qualified, has signed for Connacht Rugby ahead of the 2021-22 season.

Sharks welcome back Bok trio

The Sharks will welcome back a bunch of their top players for their last-round Rainbow Cup SA fixture against the Bulls in Durban on Saturday.

Two Boks in Johnson’s all-time Test XV

Former England and British & Irish Lions captain Martin Johnson has named his Test dream team, which includes two former Springboks.

Jones stacks England squad with uncapped players

Eddie Jones has named 21 uncapped players in England’s 34-man training squad in preparation for their mid-year Tests against the USA and Canada.

Russell: Boks should be wary of ‘Rees Lightning’

Finn Russell has singled out star wing Louis Rees-Zammit as the danger man that could elevate the British & Irish Lions to a series victory over the Springboks.

Vermeulen undergoes surgery, opens up on injury

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has given an update on his injury situation, having had to undergo surgery on his ankle.

Bulls or Sharks to face Italians in Rainbow Cup final

PRO14 Rugby has confirmed that Benetton will progress to the Rainbow Cup final after their round-six match against the Ospreys was called off due to Covid-19.

Bok fire-pit update: Larkham doubtful over readiness

Munster assistant coach Stephen Larkham has raised doubts over whether Springbok duo Damian de Allende and RG Snyman will be ready for the upcoming British & Irish Lions series.