Du Preez ‘feels guilty’ about blunder
Rassie Erasmus says Rob du Preez’s charged-down kick that led to Wales’ match-winning try in Washington wasn’t entirely his fault.
SA Rugby confirms Craven Week fixtures
The Golden Lions will begin the defence of their unofficial U18 Craven Week crown against Eastern Province.
Bismarck, Frans to miss first Test
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Montpellier duo Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn will not be considered for selection in Saturday’s series-opening Test against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Erasmus: Boks had to split resources
Rassie Erasmus has not shied away from acknowledging that the expectation should be for the Springboks to claim a series win over England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Joubert hangs up whistle
South African referee Craig Joubert has retired after refereeing his 200th and final World Rugby Sevens Series match, at the London Sevens this past weekend.
Junior Boks lose Willemse, Du Plessis
Junior Boks flyhalf Damian Willemse has been ruled out for four to six weeks with a knee injury that he suffered in the win against Ireland.
Koch extends Sarries stay
Springbok prop Vincent Koch has signed an extension to stay with English Premiership champions Saracens until 2022.
Springboks slump to seventh
The Springboks have dropped to No 7 in the World Rugby rankings following their 22-20 defeat against Wales in Washington DC on Saturday.
Blitzboks call up reinforcements
Dewald Human and Mfundo Ndhlovu will join the Blitzboks in Paris as injury replacements for Cecil Afrika and Branco du Preez.
Rhule ditches Stormers for Grenoble
Stormers wing Raymond Rhule is set for an early release from his contract to join French Top 14 side Grenoble.
