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Marcell Coetzee of Ulster on the attack during the Heineken Champions Cup Pool 3 Round 5 match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and Ulster

Coetzee upbeat despite injury setback

Marcell Coetzee says he is positive that he will be available to play for the Springboks against the British & Irish Lions despite suffering a thigh injury.

epa07966578 South African captain Siya Kolisi (C) holds the cup as the team celebrates winning the Rugby World Cup final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Japan, 02 November 2019. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO COMMERCIAL SALES / NOT USED IN ASSOCATION WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENTITY

Now heavyweight investors eye share of SA Rugby

Following private equity firm CVC’s 14% acquisition of Six Nations Rugby, it is reported they are in talks to acquire a share of SA Rugby.

Steyn can still star for Boks

Frans Steyn is playing with the energy and enthusiasm of a youngster. The 33-year-old is surely set for a second shot at the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

UK-based Lions tour receives boost

The British & Irish Lions board is said have to received support from the government to host this year’s series against the Springboks in the United Kingdom.

Pierre Spies running hard during the Tri-Nations match between South Africa and New Zealand at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa

Poll: Pick a Bok forward to unleash on the break

It’s one of the game’s most exhilarating sights when a big forward tears away at full tilt. Who did it best in the green and gold?

Lions rule out Australia-based tour

The British & Irish Lions could still tour South Africa after their board decided to turn down an offer from Australia to host this year’s series against the Springboks.

Kolbe embraces utility role

Cheslin Kolbe says he is happy to play in any position needed if it means he can help Toulouse recapture the French Top 14 title again.

epa07966281 Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa on his way to score a try during the Rugby World Cup final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Japan, 02 November 2019. EPA-EFE/MARK R. CRISTINO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO COMMERCIAL SALES / NOT USED IN ASSOCATION WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENTITY

Watch: Mapimpi set to shine in Japan

Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi is set to make his Top League debut this weekend. Take a look at what happened the last time he set foot in Japan.

Vermeulen: Boks will need to adapt to Lions tour

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen says the team will accept playing the British & Irish Lions tour in the UK, but he is aware of the economic impact that will have in South Africa.