‘Competition for Bok positions is incredible’

Matthew Proudfoot says Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ honest approach has created a healthy sense of competition in the squad.

Swys quits Boks

Swys de Bruin has stepped down from his position as the Springboks’ attack consultant a month before the World Cup.

Injury cloud hangs over Lions

There is still no clarity over the availability of Lions and Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi.

Cape schools coach embroiled in doping saga

Durbanville High has suspended its first XV coach, Shaun Huygen, following allegations of his alleged involvement in the use of illegal substances.

Ntubeni, Louw join Boks

Uncapped Western Province hooker Scarra Ntubeni and his provincial teammate Wilco Louw have been called up to the Springbok squad in Pretoria.

‘Best Bok environment I’ve been in’

Veteran prop Beast Mtawarira believes the current Springbok set-up boasts the best team environment he has ever experienced.

Kolbe: I enjoyed playing scrumhalf

Utility back Cheslin Kolbe says he had fun covering as scrumhalf for the Springboks against Argentina in Salta on Saturday.

Barrett slapped with three-week ban

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has been suspended for three weeks after he was red-carded in Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies.

Wales suffer Anscombe blow

Wales flyhalf Gareth Anscombe has been ruled out of the World Cup after he sustained a serious knee injury in Sunday’s 33-19 defeat by England at Twickenham.

Te’o misses out on World Cup

Ben Te’o and Mike Brown were both omitted from England’s 31-man squad for the World Cup in Japan.