Brown axed by Eddie for Bok Test

Mike Brown has dropped out of the England squad for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks at Twickenham.

Boks brace for breakdown assault

Duane Vermeulen expects England to target the Springboks at the set pieces and breakdowns in the Test at Twickenham on Saturday.

Bismarck blow for Montpellier

Montpellier hooker Bismarck du Plessis will be sidelined for between six to eight weeks after undergoing neck surgery.

Erasmus: Boks are thin on scrumhalves

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus conceded that England have the upper hand when it comes to scrumhalves ahead of their clash at Twickenham on Saturday.

Allan: Akker omission a disgrace

Former Scotland and Springbok hooker John Allan has criticised Schalk Brits’ inclusion in the November Test squad at the expense of Akker van der Merwe. DYLAN JACK reports.

Brits: Territory key in northern conditions

Former Saracens star Schalk Brits says that an inexperienced Springbok side must make a mental and physical shift on the four-Test tour of the northern hemisphere. JON CARDINELLI reports.

White: Erasmus must coach Bulls

Jake White says Rassie Erasmus should coach the Bulls in next year’s Super Rugby tournament, with Victor Matfield working under him.

Rassie explains Akker omission

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says Akker van der Merwe was left out of the squad for the November Tests because he needs Schalk Brits’ experience.

Rassie: Lions tours must be protected

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says nothing should be allowed to threaten the future of the British & Irish Lions.

Butch to coach Classic Springboks

Former Springbok flyhalf Butch James will coach the South African team at this year’s World Rugby Classic in Bermuda.