Wait goes on for Dyantyi
Aphiwe Dyantyi’s hearing into a doping offence has been adjourned after three days of proceedings.
Memorable comebacks: Boks stun England
In our continued series looking back on rugby’s most memorable comebacks, CRAIG LEWIS recalls the Springboks’ epic win over England at Ellis Park in 2018.
Rohan: I’d love to add to my Bok cap
In-form Sale Sharks centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg says playing in the Premiership has required key adjustments to his game, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Mtawarira: I’m sorry Phil, but I had no choice
Former Springbok prop Beast Mtawarira says it was a ‘huge honour’ to be a part of the team’s series win over the British & Irish Lions in 2009.
How SA Rugby’s novel ‘draft pick’ will work
Two groups of 25 will be selected from an enlarged squad of 60 players in an old-style ‘school-yard pick’ draft to take place next week.
Roux: Our wish is still for Boks to play
CEO Jurie Roux says SA Rugby is still not in a position to confirm plans for the Springboks, but the wish remains for the world champions to play this year.
Erasmus: ‘Springbok Showdown’ will be exciting
SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says players will be encouraged to showcase their skills during the Cape Town-based ‘Springbok Showdown’.
Six games before Rugby Champs the ‘ideal scenario’
The Springboks’ physiotherapist, Rene Naylor, says playing six domestic games before the Rugby Championship would have been the ideal scenario from a player welfare point of view.
De Jager set for surgery
Springbok lock Lood de Jager is set to be out for up to six months as he will require more surgery on his injured shoulder, the Sale Sharks have revealed.
McGeechan: Lions series like three WC finals
Ian McGeechan has likened the Springboks versus the British & Irish Lions three-Test series in South Africa to three successive World Cup finals.
