Dobson: WP can fill Bok gaps

Western Province coach John Dobson is not concerned that they will be without three of their Springboks for at least two weeks.

Van Rooyen hails ‘special’ Dayimani

Golden Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen praised Hacjivah Dayimani after his Man of the Match performance against the Blue Bulls at Loftus.

Du Preez out with throat injury

Worcester Warriors flank Cornell du Preez is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a throat injury during their 21-20 loss to Wasps on Saturday.

Sharks break U19 record

The Sharks set a new tournament scoring record when they hammered Eastern Province 134-7 in the U19 Championship on Saturday. 

Clermont crush Racing, Toulon lose

Clermont hammered Racing 40-17, while there were also wins for Pau, Montpellier, Castres, Stade Français, Toulouse and Agen in the French Top 14.

Saracens see off committed Newcastle

Saracens started their English Premiership title defence with a 32-21 victory against Newcastle, while there were also wins for Bristol, Exeter, Harlequins, Gloucester and Wasps.

Analysis: Boks must improve execution

CRAIG LEWIS analyses some missed opportunities that the Springboks must avoid in the two away Tests against the Wallabies and All Blacks.

Boks must make goal-kicking shift

Rassie Erasmus can’t afford to gamble on a solitary sharpshooter or ignore the fact that the Springboks’ goal-kicking woes run deep, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Wallabies bulk up for Bok clash

Fullback Israel Folau is one of four players to be recalled to the Wallabies’ 31-man squad for their Tests against the Springboks and Argentina.

Kolbe could get Bok fullback chance

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has hinted that Cheslin Kolbe could get an opportunity to play at fullback.