Bok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has denied knowingly taking any prohibited substance after Saturday’s shock news that he had tested positive for a banned substance after a national training camp in July.
Castres claimed a thrilling 26-25 win over Montpellier on the opening day of the 2019-20 French Top 14 campaign, while there were also wins for Lyon, Toulon, Bayonne, Bordeaux and Pau.
The Sharks claimed a 48-40 victory against a 14-man Vodacom Blue Bulls side to secure a spot in the Currie Cup playoffs.
The Free State Cheetahs ended the regular season on top of the Currie Cup table after claiming a 38-33 victory against Western Province in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says it does ‘hurt’ to have suffered a whopping 57-15 loss to England in a World Cup warm-up game on Saturday.
Captain Greig Laidlaw contributed seven points as Scotland claimed a hard-fought 17-14 win over France in their World Cup warm-up at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Perpignan lock Shahn Eru was on hand to finish off a fantastic team try that started in their own half in their win over Beziers in the French second division.
Vodacom Bulls hooker Jaco Visagie has joined French Top 14 title-holders Toulouse on a short-term loan deal during the World Cup.
Craig Lewis and Ryan Vrede believe the Boks have enjoyed an ideal build up to the World Cup, and weigh in on the squad set to travel to Japan.
Ireland could become the second team to reach the summit of the World Rugby rankings in as many weeks if they beat England at Twickenham on Saturday.
