Local competition set for October start

A revised double-round domestic competition – dependent on all regulation approvals – is expected to kick off in the first half of October, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Why Boks must choose Eight Nations

The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss why the Springboks should play in the Eight Nations tournament rather than head to New Zealand for the Rugby Championship.

Rewind: Remembering Bok wins in New Zealand

If not for the disrupted Test calendar, the Springboks and All Blacks would have faced off at Eden Park in their 100th Test as opponents this Saturday. Who do you think would have won?

Watch: Top moments from Saffas abroad

Check out these clips of overseas-based South African players who fired this past weekend, including World Cup stars Damian de Allende and Faf de Klerk.

Sharks players locked and reloaded

Check out the full list of Sharks players who have recently signed contract extensions with the Durban franchise.

Revealed: How Willie played through the pain

Fullback Willie le Roux played all three of the Springboks’ World Cup playoff matches with a serious shoulder injury.

Vermeulen putting hand up as Bok bolter

Jacques Vermeulen’s displays for would-be Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs should earn him a Springbok call-up later this year, writes DYLAN JACK.

Bismarck hints at possible Cheetahs return

Former Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis says he would love to return to South Africa to finish his playing career at the Cheetahs.

Swys: Jantjies boasts champion qualities

Former Lions coach Swys de Bruin has highlighted the attributes that make flyhalf Elton Jantjies such a special player and leader, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks to enter Eight Nations competition?

Bernard Laporte has confirmed they are in advanced negotiations with SA Rugby to have the Springboks replace Japan in the Eight Nations competition later this year.