New halfback axis for France

Flyhalf Romain Ntamack and scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will start in tandem for France against Scotland in Paris on Saturday.

Gatland the favourite to replace Jones

Warren Gatland is reported to be the front-runner to take over as England head coach when Eddie Jones’ contract comes to an end.

Habana: Japan Boks an asset

Bryan Habana believes the Springboks’ playing experience in Japan will benefit South Africa at the World Cup later this year.

Maties survive Tuks scare

Maties were made to work hard for a 26-24 victory over Tuks in an end-to-end Varsity Cup match in Pretoria on Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.

CUT break Varsity Cup duck

CUT beat UJ 27-26, while there were also Varsity Cup wins for Shimlas, NWU and Maties on Monday.

Bulls to wait on Brits

Vodacom Bulls hooker Schalk Brits remains under an injury cloud ahead of Saturday’s clash against the Jaguares in Argentina.

‘Bulls kicking game surprised Stormers’

Assistant coach Dawie Snyman admits the Stormers were caught off guard by the Vodacom Bulls’ kicking game in Pretoria. DYLAN JACK reports.

SA Team of the Week (Round 1)

JON CARDINELLI picks a South African XV based on performances in the first round of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Pollard can kick on for Bulls, Boks

Handré Pollard’s tactical masterclass on Saturday served as a highly encouraging start to the season for the Vodacom Bulls and the Springbok flyhalf, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Whiteley: Defence key to historic win

Captain Warren Whiteley has praised the Lions’ defensive performance during their historic 25-16 win against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires.