Bulls to welcome Brits’ arrival

Bulls team doctor Herman Rossouw says there are no concerns around the fitness of 37-year-old Schalk Brits.

Erasmus to help with Bulls’ appointments

Bulls high performance manager Xander Janse van Rensburg has confirmed that Rassie Erasmus and his management will provide input as the Pretoria-based franchise looks to fill vacant positions.

Cheika safe until after World Cup

Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle has confirmed that under-fire Wallabies coach Michael Cheika still has the union’s full support.

Fickou boost for France

Gaël Fickou will slot in at outside centre in one of two changes to France’s starting lineup to face Argentina in Lille on Saturday.

Papier’s patience to pay off

Talented youngster Embrose Papier is in line to start his first Test when the Springboks take on Scotland in Edinburgh this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Patchy Boks need to put down marker

The attack, as well as the management of the subs, will be in the spotlight when the Springboks go hunting an 80-minute performance in Edinburgh, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Scotland brace for physical Boks

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says the Springboks provide the biggest physical challenge in world rugby.

Crotty returns for Ireland showdown

Centre Ryan Crotty will replace the injured Sonny Bill Williams when the All Blacks face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

World Rugby appointment for Alexander

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has been elected to World Rugby’s executive council.

‘Historic day for Pacific Islands’

World Rugby has welcomed Fiji and Samoa onto an expanded council, while confirming that New Zealand will host the 2021 Women’s World Cup.