Boks-Georgia game in jeopardy

The second Test match between the Springboks and Georgia is now likely to be called off amid suspicions of positive Covid-19 cases in the Georgian squad.

B&I Lions happy to face Georgia in wake of Covid-19 impact

British & Irish Lions assistant coach Steve Tandy has suggested that the tourists would be more than willing to face Georgia if both teams have their games cancelled this weekend.

Geduld in line for second Olympic medal

Olympic bronze medallist Justin Geduld has been included in Team South Africa’s Rugby Sevens squad for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, which was officially confirmed on Tuesday.

Bulls vs B&I Lions match in doubt

Saturday’s match between the Bulls and British & Irish Lions in Pretoria is in doubt after it was reported that several Bulls players and a management member tested positive for Covid-19.

Returning players boost WP against Griquas

Loose forward Nama Xaba is among the players returning from injury to start for Western Province in their Currie Cup clash with Griquas on Wednesday.

Kolisi: Smit has open-door policy

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says the advice of former players such as John Smit has helped him as he prepares to lead the team against the British & Irish Lions.

Barrett faces Steyn as 2016 Canes take on 2010 Bulls

It’s Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara vs Morne Steyn and Fourie du Preez as the 2016 Hurricanes welcome the 2010 Bulls to Wellington in Game 14 of the Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.

Cronje: Junior Boks never surrendered in U20 series

The lasting impression of Junior Springbok captain George Cronje’s experience of the 2021 U20 international series was a squad that refused to back down and showed tremendous fight under pressure.

Entire Springbok squad sent into isolation

SA Rugby has confirmed that the Springboks suspended training on Monday following a positive Covid-19 test in the squad ahead of Friday’s second Test against Georgia.

Sharks want to suitably represent ‘proud rugby nation’

Sharks coach Sean Everitt says his side is fully aware of the importance of Wednesday’s match against the British & Irish Lions to the national cause and won’t be naive in their approach. DYLAN JACK reports.