SA Rugby eyes 2021 home Tests
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed they are in discussion with World Rugby to gain permission to arrange at least three Tests before the Boks play the Lions next year.
Lions’ Odendaal set for Bulls showdown
The inclusion of Burger Odendaal is the only change to the Lions starting lineup for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked clash with the Vodacom Bulls at Ellis Park.
Hougaard confirms possible NFL switch
Former Springbok and Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Derick Hougaard will be trying out for a National Football League contract as a kicker at a scouting in December.
Rennie turns to Saffa coach to fix Wallabies scrum
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has hand-picked Petrus du Plessis to turn the Australian scrum into a weapon.
Ireland unveil squad for Nations Cup
CJ Stander, Quinn Roux and Rob Herring have been included in Ireland’s 34-man squad for this year’s maiden Autumn Nations Cup.
P Div linked to EP Elephants top job
Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers is reportedly in contention to become the new head coach of the EP Elephants from next season onwards.
Mohoje back for Cheetahs after lengthy lay-off
Oupa Mohoje has been included in the Cheetahs match 23 to front the Sharks at Kings Park on Friday.
Gary Gold on facing British & Irish Lions
Former assistant coach Gary Gold has shared a fascinating anecdote of how the Springboks dominated the set-piece exchanges against the British & Irish Lions in 2009.
SA Rugby welcomes Rugby Championship changes
SA Rugby has welcomed Sanzaar’s announcement confirming a restructured Rugby Championship, but have hinted ‘possible international expansion is on the cards’.
‘Replace Italy with Boks in Six Nations’
England-based writer Paul Grayson says the time has come to bring South Africa on board in the Six Nations at the expense of Italy.
