12 Springbok stats and facts

For the match against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

Aki to debut for Ireland

New Zealand-born Bundee Aki will make his Test debut when he starts at inside centre for Ireland in Saturday clash against the Springboks in Dublin.

Watch: 2017 Irpa Try of the Year nominees

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Watch: Kwagga stars for Baa-Baas

Kwagga Smith produced a Man of the Match performance for the Barbarians against the All Blacks at Twickenham.

Big calls for Boks at 7, 10

The balance of the back row and that of the halfback pairing will be key when the Springboks tackle a more settled and intelligent Ireland side on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

Fifita to face France

Vaea Fifita will start at blindside flank for the All Blacks against France in Paris on Saturday.

Volmink off to the Kings

The Kings have signed winger Anthony Volmink from the Lions to bolster their backline in the Pro14. 

Naas: Don’t blame quotas for losses

Nick Mallett and Naas Botha have called for clearer thinking around the subject of transformation in SA rugby.

Watch: Win or leave

Ryan Vrede says the Springboks’ end-of-year tour must determine Allister Coetzee and co’s fate.

Dark day for Samoan rugby

The Samoan Rugby Union has been declared ‘bankrupt’ by Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.