It’s official: Mitchell joins England

The Blue Bulls have confirmed that John Mitchell has left the union to become England’s defence coach.

Erasmus takes charge of Baa-Baas

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus will coach the Barbarians against Argentina at Twickenham in December.

Springboks release 10 players

Willie le Roux and Francois Louw have rejoined their English clubs, while another eight Springboks are available for Currie Cup duty this weekend.

‘Boks were done in by Nigel Owens’

Stuff.co.nz rugby writer Mark Reason has accused referee Nigel Owens of ‘playing God’ during the Test between the All Blacks and Springboks in Wellington.

White: Springboks’ style suits them

Jake White says the result in Wellington last Saturday shows why the Springboks should always play to their strengths.

Watch: Rugby Champs Play of the Week

Willie le Roux capitalised on Jordie Barrett’s howler to score the Springboks’ second try against the All Blacks in Wellington.

Jardine named new Lions president

Neville Jardine has been appointed as the new president of the Golden Lions Rugby Union.

Ntubeni: We cannot afford to slip up

Western Province hooker Scarra Ntubeni says the shortened version of the Currie Cup has forced the team to up their game. DYLAN JACK reports. 

Analysis: Boks’ opportunity-taking

CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at the accuracy and execution that led to two of the Springboks’ crucial tries in Saturday’s famous win over the All Blacks.

Springboks rise, Wallabies fall

The Springboks have regained fifth position in the World Rugby rankings after their 36-34 win over the All Blacks in Wellington.