Two Saffas in France RWC plans

Bernard le Roux and Paul Willemse have been included in a 37-man France squad that will begin preparations for this year’s World Cup.

Folau follows anti-gay sermon with post

Israel Folau courted more controversy by following up an anti-gay sermon on Sunday with a social-media post proclaiming that he works for God.

Peyper gets quarter-final gig

Jaco Peyper will officiate the quarter-final between the Crusaders and Highlanders, while the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks will have neutral referees in charge of their respective playoff games.

Watch: SA prop asks for French citizenship

Toulouse prop Maks van Dyk cheekily made a special request to French president Emmanuel Macron during Saturday’s pre-final players presentation in Paris.

Watch: Try of the week

Sharks centre Lukhanyo Am’s 82nd-minute winner against the Stormers is awarded try of the week for Vodacom Super Rugby Round 18.

Highlights: Junior Boks vs France

Highlights of France’s 20-7 victory over the Junior Springboks in the U20 Championship semi-finals in Rosario on Monday.

Super Rugby stats and facts (Quarter-finals)

The stats and facts for the Vodacom Super Rugby quarter-finals this weekend.

‘Junior Boks beaten by a better side’

Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was bitterly disappointed after his side went down to France in the U20 Championship semi-final in Rosario on Monday.

Watch: New Zealand U20’s dangerous tackle

Was New Zealand U20 replacement Samipeni Finau fortunate to only be yellow-carded for this tackle during their 8-7 loss to Wales U20 on Monday?

Kriel back, Odendaal in doubt

Vodacom Bulls centre Jesse Kriel is expected to start against the Hurricanes in the quarter-final in Wellington on Saturday.