Wallabies back White, bench Genia

Scrumhalf Nic White will play in his first Test in almost four years when the Wallabies take on the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Sharks bench Fassi against Province

Rhyno Smith will replace Aphelele Fassi in the only change to their starting lineup for the Currie Cup clash with Western Province in Durban on Saturday.

Springboks media conference (Elstadt & Mbonambi)

Rynhardt Elstadt and Bongi Mbonambi address the media after being included the Springboks’ starting XV to face Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Reece set for first All Blacks start

Crusaders wing Sevu Reece is among five players who will make their All Blacks debut in the Rugby Championship match against Argentina on Saturday.

Pro14 to kick off on South African soil

The Cheetahs and Kings will start the 2019-20 Pro14 season at their home grounds when they host the Glasgow Warriors and Cardiff Blues, respectively.

New SA Rugby Mag Daily (Wednesday)

Rassie Erasmus explains his decision to start the uncapped duo of Herschel Jantjies and Rynhardt Elstadt, and weighs in on Frans Steyn’s best position.

Watch: Erasmus media conference

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus addresses the media after naming the team to take on Australia in the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday.

Watch: Bok team announcement

Watch what Bok coach Rassie Erasmus had to say at Wednesday’s team announcement for Saturday’s Test against the Wallabies in Joburg.

Split squads boast good balance

Rassie Erasmus has picked a good blend of youth and experience for the Tests against Australia and New Zealand, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Du Preez twins to make Sharks exit

Sharks loose-forward duo Jean-Luc and Daniel du Preez will make their move to the Sale Sharks permanent, effective immediately.