Boks face race against time
The Springboks will have minimal time to settle and prepare when their overseas-based stars join them ahead of the Test against England, says assistant coach Johann van Graan.
The Springboks will have minimal time to settle and prepare when their overseas-based stars join them ahead of the Test against England, says assistant coach Johann van Graan.
Eddie Jones says he expects the Springboks to 'play a little more rugby' than they're accustomed to when the two teams meet at Twickenham on 12 November.
Cheetahs fullback Clayton Blommetjies has been included in the Barbarians squad to play the Springboks in London on 5 November.
JON CARDINELLI looks at five uncapped players set to make an impact on the Springboks' four-game tour of Europe this November.
An inquest into the financial state of the EP Kings started in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Monday.
Pieter-Steph du Toit was named the SA Rugby Player of the Year at an awards function in Johannesburg on Monday night.
The Lions have confirmed the acquisitions of Bulls lock Marvin Orie and Western Province prop Sti Sithole.
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has dismissed claims of a fallout between himself and No 8 Duane Vermeulen.
Uncapped Roelof Smit, Jean-Luc du Preez, Sergeal Petersen and Francois Venter have been included in the Springboks' squad for their end-of-year tour.
Niel Marais kicked 21 points to guide the Free State Cheetahs to a 36-16 win over the Blue Bulls and a first Currie Cup title in nine years. JON CARDINELLI reports.