Rassie: Botched lineout Siya’s fault

Rassie Erasmus says Siya Kolisi, and not Bongi Mbonambi, was responsible for the lineout overthrow that led to a crucial try for the Wallabies in Brisbane.

‘Etzebeth a massive mountain of a man’

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has talked up Springbok second rowers Eben Etzebeth and Franco Mostert ahead of their clash in Wellington on Saturday.

Barrett: Jantjies a very skilful player

All Blacks No 10 Beauden Barrett says the Springboks have two good flyhalf options in Elton Jantjies and Handré Pollard.

Erasmus: My contract means nothing

Coach Rassie Erasmus says his future depends on the Springboks getting a result from Saturday’s match against the All Blacks in Wellington. 

Mapimpi blow for Boks

Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has flown home after injuring his knee in the Rugby Championship loss to the Wallabies on Saturday.

Sharks fan mugged at Kings Park

A female Sharks supporter has been discharged from hospital after being the victim of an attempted robbery at Kings Park last Friday.

Ackermann’s brace boosts Gloucester

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Pro14, French Top 14 and Japanese Top League matches involving South African players.

Retallick, Laumape won’t face Boks

Brodie Retallick and Ngani Laumape have been ruled out of the All Blacks’ match against the Springboks in Wellington on Saturday.

All Blacks close in on title

The All Blacks will secure the Rugby Championship title after only four rounds if they claim five log points against the Springboks in Wellington, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Toulon pip Castres despite red card

Toulon fired late to beat Castres 28-27, while there were also wins for Toulouse, Racing, Lyon, Clermont and Pau in the French Top 14.