SA rugby’s deadline day movements
SARugbymag.co.za looks at all the confirmed and rumoured comings and goings as SA rugby’s 21-day contract exit window closes.
‘Boks playing would boost national morale’
SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux says the governing body’s focus of the sport has now shifted to its return-to-play plans.
SA rugby’s financial impact plan confirmed
All South African rugby stakeholders have jointly confirmed pay cuts and other economies to offset up to R1.2bn from the sport’s budget by the end of the year.
Jantjies to stay with Lions
Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has opted not to enact the 21-day exit clause and will stay at the Lions after being the subject of interest from French club Agen.
Sharks ‘relieved, happy’ to keep stars
Sharks CEO Eduard Coetzee says the retention of star players such as Lukhanyo Am and Makazole Mapimpi is testament to the culture being created at the Durban franchise, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Stormers flyhalf exercises exit clause
Flyhalf Jean-Luc du Plessis will be leaving the Stormers to join a club in the Japanese Top League.
Duhan ‘in the mix’ for Scotland cap
Former Vodacom Blue Bulls wing Duhan van der Merwe is in line for a Scotland debut whenever international rugby resumes after the coronavirus pandemic, head coach Gregor Townsend has confirmed.
Confirmed: Ackermann off to Japan
Former Lions coach Johan Ackermann will be leaving English club Gloucester to take up a role with the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes in Japan.
Bulls bring back Botha
The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed the signing of former Springbok loose forward Arno Botha from Munster.
Future of Springbok rugby (second row)
In the fifth instalment of a new series, DYLAN JACK looks at players aged 23 and younger with the potential to provide the spine of a future Springbok side.
