Garces to ref Boks’ WC opener

Frenchman Jerome Garces will referee the Springboks’ World Cup opener against the All Blacks in Yokohama on 21 September.

Watch: World Cup ref appointments

With global excitement building ahead of this year’s World Cup in Japan, World Rugby has announced the match official appointments for the 40 pool games.

Watch: Etzebeth press conference

Watch Eben Etzebeth’s full captain’s press conference on the eve of the Boks’ game against the Wallabies at Ellis Park.

SA Rugby Mag Daily (Friday)

What stand-in Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth had to say on the strength of team to face the Wallabies, SA’s debutants and the prank on Herschel Jantjies in Friday’s episode of SA Rugby Mag Daily.

Watch: Captain’s press conference

Hear what Bok stand-in skipper Eben Etzebeth had to say ahead of Saturday’s clash against the Wallabies at Ellis Park.

Legends to raise funds for Small’s family

The South African Rugby Legends Association has established a fundraising initiative in aid of James Small’s family following the veteran wing’s death.

Watch: Springboks team photo

The Springbok team to face the Wallabies assembled for the team photo in Johannesburg on Friday, while captain and coach congratulated the three debutants.

Boks to win with ‘relative ease’

The MONEY MAN and Head of IOL Sport, MARK KEOHANE, chat about how James Small should be remembered, and look ahead to the start of the Rugby Championship.

Betting on Boks to win by 6+

The MONEY MAN, in his Independent Media betting column, is backing the Springboks to defeat Australia by at least six points in their Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Superbru: Springboks or Wallabies?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Rugby Championship and Currie Cup matches.