England to exploit hostile SA environment

Eddie Jones plans to use the Springboks’ ‘dislike of the English’ as motivation for his side in June.

Willemse at 10 for Junior Boks

Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf for the Junior Boks in their opening match of the U20 World Rugby Championship against Georgia on Wednesday.

Jake: There’s reason for Bok optimism

Jake White says SA Rugby has given Rassie Erasmus everything he needs to get the Springboks back to the top of world rugby.

Boks must beware of ‘world’s best prop’

South Africa-born Saracens captain Brad Barritt says the Springboks will need to be wary of ‘freakish’ prop Mako Vunipola during the June Tests.

Bulls flank to miss rest of Super Rugby

Roelof Smit has been ruled out of the remainder of the Bulls’ Super Rugby campaign due to a serious knee injury. 

Rassie drops England series hint

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed who will travel to the USA and – through the decision to omit a host of key players – suggested who may start against England next week, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Kolisi to captain Springboks

Siya Kolisi will captain the Springboks in the three-Test series against England, while Pieter-Steph du Toit will lead the side against Wales.

Banned Botha won’t miss a match

Sharks captain Ruan Botha has received a four-week suspension, but will still be available for his side’s next Super Rugby match.

Head knock ends Ireland centre’s career

Ireland and Ulster centre Jared Payne has been forced to retire from the game after failing to recover sufficiently from the concussion he suffered last year.

Super Rugby Power Rankings (Round 15)

JON CARDINELLI rates the 15 Super Rugby teams based on performances after 15 rounds.