Five things vital to Bok title chances

JON CARDINELLI looks at what the Springboks need to do to keep their slim chances of winning the Rugby Championship alive.

Sonny Bill back for All Blacks

Sonny Bill Williams will start in one of six changes to the All Blacks starting XV to face Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Boks seeking consistency, continuity

The need to achieve ‘consistency’ has been the buzzword out of the Springbok camp ahead of Saturday’s Test against the Wallabies, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

Japan prop run over by car

Japan prop Takuma Asahara was forced to miss the team’s training camp after being hit by a car while on a night out.

Coetzee suffers another injury setback

Bok flank Marcell Coetzee has been ruled out of action yet again after sustaining an injury against the Cheetahs last Friday.

Schoeman banned for four weeks

Edinburgh prop Pierre Schoeman has been handed a four-week suspension after being red-carded in their 31-7 loss to Leinster.

Brown confirmed as Sunwolves coach

Tony Brown has replaced Jamie Joseph as Sunwolves head coach.

Marler announces shock retirement

England loosehead prop Joe Marler has retired from Test rugby at the age of 28.

Oosthuizen starting from scratch

Sharks prop Coenie Oosthuizen says he is relieved to be back playing after spending 10 months out with a knee injury.

Boishaai to miss World Schools Festival

Paarl Boys’ High will not be taking part in next year’s World Schools Festival in Stellenbosch after hosting the event in April.