Jantjies linked to Japan move

Elton Jantjies could opt to join Japanese side the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes, where he will link up with his former boss Johan Ackermann.

Bok-bound Specman set for Stormers stint

Springbok contender Rosko Specman is set to start a loan spell at the Stormers for the remainder of the Rainbow Cup in order to bank some important game time.

Boks to benefit from ‘Speckmagic’

The prospect of Rosko Specman making his Springbok debut at the age of 32 deserves more attention, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Cheetahs suffer stunning upset

The Invitational XV put six tries past the Cheetahs to claim a stunning 43-35 upset victory in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Hendrikse, Cronje in exciting Junior Bok squad

Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko on Friday named an exciting 28-man squad for the upcoming international series.

Etzebeth tries to steady Toulon while taking aim at Lions

As Eben Etzebeth nurses himself back to fitness and tries to focus on helping stumbling Toulon finish the Top 14 strongly, he is nevertheless thinking of the ‘massive’ B&I Lions tour of South Africa.

Wiese has unleashed the beast within

Jasper Wiese’s progression from unheralded grafter to Springbok contender for the Lions series, all within the space of a year, speaks volumes for his character, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks to go full strength against Georgia

The Springboks will field their strongest available teams in their warm-up games against Georgia as they expect to have their overseas-based players available.

Ward close to besting Barrett’s record

Sharks centre Jeremy Ward has come within two seconds of All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett’s fitness drill record.

Bok 45-man squad to be named on 5 June

Rassie Erasmus says he is encouraged by the form of many South African players who have been impressing in competitions around the world as the Lions series looms, writes CRAIG LEWIS.