Saffas Abroad: Du Preez twins star for Sale

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Top 14, PRO14 and Premiership Rugby Cup matches involving South African players.

‘Both Boks and Italy will be desperate’

Matt Proudfoot discusses Italy’s smart forward approach, why both teams will be desperate on Friday and the Boks’ adaptation at the breakdown.

‘Italy forward challenge on par with All Blacks’

Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says the Italy pack will push the Springboks to the limit in what will be a knockout game in Shizuoka. JON CARDINELLI in Omaezaki reports.

Kriel back in Boks selection frame

The Springboks hope to have a fully-fit squad available for Friday’s World Cup match against Italy after a positive update around Jesse Kriel’s fitness.

Smith: Cheetahs have not won anything yet

Franco Smith has cautioned against raised expectations for the Cheetahs following their 48-14 win over last season’s finalists the Glasgow Warriors.

All Blacks shuffle team for Canada clash

Sonny Bill Williams and Rieko Ioane will start in a rejigged All Blacks team to face Canada in Oita on Wednesday.

Cheika: I don’t know the rules anymore

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says referees look ‘spooked’ and are becoming ‘ultra cautious’ due to the pressure put on them by administrators.

Watch: Kerevi’s controversial penalty

Was referee Romain Poite correct to penalise Samu Kerevi for this carry against Wales flyhalf Rhys Patchell in the World Cup clash on Sunday?

Cheika gripes after narrow loss

What do you make of this tetchy post-match interview with Wallabies coach Michael Cheika, who hinted at his unhappiness over the officiating?

Wales hold on for crucial win

Wales staved off a rousing fightback from Australia to claim a vital 29-25 victory in Tokyo on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.