Boks bank on Willie’s availability

The Springboks expect Willie le Roux to be available for all of their Rugby Championship games, but will manage his game time. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Rassie: I couldn’t ignore Cronjé

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus believes the time is right to have a closer look at Lions scrumhalf Ross Cronjé, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks can’t afford to split squad

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks don’t currently have the capacity to split their squad resources for different Rugby Championship challenges. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Willemse ready to rock at 15

Damian Willemse will receive game time at fullback in the Rugby Championship, while the out-of-form Elton Jantjies will remain the Springboks’ second-choice flyhalf. JON CARDINELLI reports from Stellenbosch.

Captain Kolisi set for blindside shift

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus plans to field Marco van Staden, Siya Kolisi and Francois Louw in the same back row at some point in the Rugby Championship. JON CARDINELLI reports from Stellenbosch.

Etzebeth, Willemse in Bok squad

Eben Etzebeth has been included in the Springboks’ 35-man squad for the Rugby Championship, along with three uncapped players.

Read returns to lead All Blacks

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named a 35-man squad for the Rugby Championship.

Coles in All Blacks training squad

Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles has been included in the All Blacks’ 29-man training squad for the Rugby Championship.

Toomua makes Australia return

Utility back Matt Toomua will be available for the Wallabies’ Rugby Championship campaign after joining the Rebels.

Gelant set to miss Rugby Championship

Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant has been ruled out for up to two months due to a shoulder injury.