Louw: I’ve played with Brits at No 8 before

Francois Louw says he’s excited to feature in a loose trio with Schalk Brits, while Jacques Nienaber discusses the Bok defensive system.

Koch: Trevor had an unbelievable season

Vincent Koch on his opportunity following Trevor Nyakane’s exit from the World Cup, while Beast Mtawarira is happy to have Thomas du Toit back in the squad.

Erasmus: Schalk brings calming effect

Rassie Erasmus discusses Schalk Brits’ appointment as captain, the selections for Saturday’s clash as well as Namibia’s standing as a Test nation.

Kriel nursing minor injury

Jesse Kriel was ruled out of selection for Saturday’s clash with Namibia after suffering a knock to his hamstring during the 23-13 defeat by the All Blacks.

Brits experiment points to change of gear

Rassie Erasmus may follow through with his plan to start Schalk Brits at No 8 in the next World Cup clash with Namibia, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.

Italy see off Namibia challenge

Italy overcame early jitters to inflict a 47-22 defeat on Namibia in their Pool B World Cup encounter in Osaka on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Deysel to lead Namibia at RWC

Namibia coach Phil Davies has named an experienced 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.

Buthelezi to lead Junior Boks

Phendulani Buthelezi will lead a new-look Junior Springbok team in their second U20 International Series match against the Namibia XV on Saturday.

Junior Boks to play in warm-up series

The Junior Springboks will face Georgia, Argentina and a Namibian XV as part of their preparations for the World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina in June.

Namibia’s World Cup participation at risk

A conflict between the professional and amateur arms of Namibian Rugby could put the nation’s participation at the World Cup in jeopardy.