Cronje to lead extended Junior Boks

Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko on Saturday named George Cronje to lead the team in the forthcoming U20 international series, while also calling up two more players to his squad.

Preview: Bulls, Sharks set for brutal battle

The Bulls head into Saturday’s Rainbow Cup SA clash with the Sharks knowing they would most likely qualify for the final if they can get a single bonus point from the encounter.

Mapimpi withdrawn from Sharks side to face Bulls

Makazole Mapimpi, who has picked up a calf strain, will not feature for the Sharks against the Bulls this Saturday as a precaution.

Kriel lauds longevity of Steyn duo: They set the standards

Jesse Kriel has praised the impact of veterans Morne and Frans Steyn in the current Springbok squad.

Intensity, quality of local rugby peaked at right time

The Rainbow Cup SA finale between the Bulls and Sharks on Saturday should once again showcase the best of what South African rugby has to offer, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Lions vs Stormers cancelled

The Rainbow Cup SA match between the Lions and Stormers, scheduled for Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, has been cancelled in line with COVID-19 protocols.

White confident Duane ‘will feature’ for Boks

Bulls boss Jake White is adamant that the injured Duane Vermeulen will recover in time to play a role for the Springboks against the British & Irish Lions.

Proudfoot: Rassie has a very distinctive style of coaching

Matt Proudfoot has reflected on how Rassie Erasmus’ arrival as Bok coach provided ‘clarity in terms of how the team should play to their strengths’.

Coetzee to lead Bulls into battle from No 8

Jake White has named Marcell Coetzee as Bulls captain for their last Rainbow Cup SA encounter with the Sharks at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.

Sharks welcome back Bok trio

The Sharks will welcome back a bunch of their top players for their last-round Rainbow Cup SA fixture against the Bulls in Durban on Saturday.