Basson debuts for Kings

Bjorn Basson will make his first start for the Kings in one of three changes to their starting XV for the clash against the Dragons in Newport on Saturday.

Kolisi: We’ve put Mendoza behind us

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks have dealt with their loss against Argentina and are focused on beating the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Stransky urges Boks on

Former Springbok flyhalf Joel Stransky has urged the team to do something special against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Watch: Hooper press conference

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper on losing David Pocock to a neck injury, the inclusion of Pete Samu and Israel Folau’s return.

Pocock to miss Brisbane Test

Wallabies flank David Pocock has been ruled out of Saturday’s match against the Springboks with a neck injury.

Sharks coach expects Pumas backlash

Sharks coach Robert du Preez is wary of the Pumas’ threat ahead of their Currie Cup clash in Durban on Friday.

Rebels keen on Cooper

Will Genia says the Rebels could throw Quade Cooper a career lifeline after his exile from the Reds.

Wallabies experience helped Ledesma

Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says he benefitted from his time as an assistant coach with the Wallabies.

Ashwin unaware of contract expiration

Ashwin Willemse has reacted with surprise to the news that he will not return to his post as a rugby analyst on SuperSport.

Erasmus: Pollard, Jantjies knew the plan

Rassie Erasmus says Handré Pollard and Elton Jantjies knew from the start of the Rugby Championship who was set to start Saturday’s Test against Australia.