Bok trio feature in world’s highest-paid XV
Flyhalf Handre Pollard is said to be the biggest earner in world rugby at the moment and has, along with fellow Boks, Eben Etzebeth and Faf de Klerk, been included in the highest-paid XV.
McGeechan backs former Stormer as Lions bolter
Former British & Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan has named former Stormers centre Huw Jones among the potential bolters for their upcoming tour of South Africa.
2021 tour will be Lions’ toughest yet in SA
British & Irish Lions chairman Jason Leonard believes the 2021 tour of South Africa will be the Lions’ toughest yet.
Boks must win ‘race to cohesion’
In rugby, familiarity breeds success and, with South Africa’s 2019 Rugby World Cup championship squad scattered across the globe, the imminent British & Irish Lions tour is a unique race to cohesion, writes ZELIM NEL.
Icasa walks back free-to-air plans
Icasa has explicitly said the acquisition of exclusive rights to sporting events is not unlawful, but these exclusive rights must not prevent or hinder the free-to-air broadcasting of national sporting events.
Lood could be fit in time for Lions series
Springbok lock Lood de Jager could yet be in contention to front the British & Irish Lions after Sale Sharks coach Alex Sanderson gave a positive update on his injury.
Bok prospects looking brighter
A spark in form from players such as Damian de Allende should give rise to cautious optimism as the Springboks build towards the British & Irish Lions series, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Willie commits to Verblitz
Springbok fullback Willie le Roux has announced he has agreed to a contract extension with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.
Wood slams Munster’s decision to sign Bok lock
Former Ireland hooker Keith Wood says Munster’s acquisition of Springbok lock Jason Jenkins ‘sends the wrong signals’ to Irish youth players.
Boks set for alignment camps
The Springboks’ preparations for the forthcoming international season will move up a gear in the next fortnight as players head into a series of alignment camps.
