Superbru: England or Springboks?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru predictions for this weekend’s Tests and Pro14 matches.

Smit: England Test crucial for Boks

John Smit says Saturday’s Test against England will be the Springboks’ biggest challenge of their four-game end-of-year tour.

George: England must nullify Marx

England hooker Jamie George says they are wary of the threat Malcolm Marx will pose at Twickenham on Saturday.

‘Jones has bad managerial skills’

Former Wallabies assistant coach Roger Gould has criticised Eddie Jones’ extreme approach to man management.

Bok Women gunning for UK Armed Forces

Nine players with international experience have been included in the Springbok Women’s match 22 for their tour opener against the UK Armed Forces in Richmond on Friday.

Van der Walt to front All Blacks

Wimpie van der Walt has been named in Japan’s starting XV for their clash against the All Blacks in Tokyo on Saturday.

Eight All Blacks debutants to face Japan

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has opted for a largely inexperienced and experimental side for the clash against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday.

Test teams (Week 1)

This weekend’s Test teams as they are announced. 

Watch: Arsenal mascot meets Boks

Arsenal’s mascot Gunnersaurus gave the Springboks some tips at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.

‘Van der Westhuizen is fit’

SA Rugby Referees says Marius van der Westhuizen has not been dropped from World Rugby’s elite panel due to a problem with his fitness.