Carr set for first Test start?
Nizaam Carr could be in line to start at openside flank when the Springboks take on Italy in Florence this Saturday.
Nizaam Carr could be in line to start at openside flank when the Springboks take on Italy in Florence this Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth and Damian de Allende have turned down offers to play club rugby abroad during the off-season in order to rest.
Lock Dries van Schalkwyk has been named in Italy's starting lineup to face the Springboks in Florence on Saturday.
England coach Eddie Jones believes scrumhalf Ben Youngs to be in the same mould as Springbok legend Fourie du Preez.
Italy forwards Leonardo Ghiraldini and Andrea Lovotti have been ruled out of the Azzurri's Tests against South Africa and Tonga.
The Springboks remained fourth in the World Rugby rankings, despite slumping to a 16-point defeat against England on Twickenham on Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth has been ruled out of this Saturday's Test against Italy due to a concussion.
A classified meeting between SA Rugby and Pro Rugby North America over a possible bailout for the beleaguered EP Rugby, is scheduled to take place in London this week.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Anglo-Welsh Cup and French Top 14 matches, involving South African players.
All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett has been voted the 2016 World Rugby Player of the Year.