Erasmus: Pollard, Jantjies knew the plan

Rassie Erasmus says Handré Pollard and Elton Jantjies knew from the start of the Rugby Championship who was set to start Saturday’s Test against Australia.

SuperSport: Ashwin will not return

Ashwin Willemse will not return to his post as a rugby analyst on SuperSport.

Bok coach explains team changes

Rassie Erasmus says he felt the time was right to rotate players such as Bongi Mbonambi and Malcolm Marx for Saturday’s clash against the Wallabies.

Sage set to make Blue Bulls debut

Blitzboks star Dylan Sage has been named on the bench for the Blue Bulls match against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

Mahuza at fullback for Lions

Sylvian Mahuza has shifted from wing to fullback in one of three changes to the Golden Lions’ starting XV to face Free State in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Solitary change for Free State

Coach Daan Human has made one change to the Free State Cheetahs’ lineup for Saturday’s match against the Golden Lions at Ellis Park.

Du Toit: Wallabies will target breakdown

Pieter-Steph du Toit says the Springboks are preparing for a battle at the breakdown against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Bok selection surprises Cheika

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika admits he was taken aback by the number of changes the Boks have made for Saturday’s clash in Brisbane.

Doubts linger around Pocock, Folau

Wallabies stars Israel Folau and David Pocock are still carrying injury niggles going into the Test against the Springboks on Saturday.

Superbru: Springboks or Wallabies?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Rugby Championship, Pro14 and Currie Cup games.