Frans rules himself out

Frans Steyn will play no part in the June Test series and has requested some time to assess his future with the Boks.

Wales cane Kings

James Hook scored 14 points in Wales' resounding 34-12 win over the Eastern Province Kings on Tuesday.

Junior Boks battle past Samoa

SA U20 beat Samoa 21-8 in Pukekohe on Tuesday and will play New Zealand in the Junior World Championship semi-finals, reports JON CARDINELLI.

WP to tackle Saracens

Western Province have agreed to play a one-off game against Saracens at Allianz Park on 9 November.

Boks to use boot as weapon

The Springboks will be that much more dangerous when they vary their attack in the coming series against Wales, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Scrum wobbles no cause for concern

Heyneke Meyer is confident that the Bok scrum will bounce back after a substandard performance against the World XV. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Kockott edges Du Preez

Rory Kockott made some positive contributions despite the World XV's defeat at Newlands on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks breeze past World XV

The Springboks were rusty but still too good for the World XV in their 47-13 win at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Matfield to boost Bok set piece

The Springboks will have the advantage over the World XV at the scrums and lineouts, with Victor Matfield proving the difference in the latter facet of the game, writes JON CARDINELLI.

World XV brace for lineout assault

Nick Mallett has selected two specialist No 5s with the aim of combating the Victor Matfield-inspired Springbok set piece. JON CARDINELLI reports.