Brown axed by Eddie for Bok Test

Mike Brown has dropped out of the England squad for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks at Twickenham.

Watch: IRP Try of the Year nominees

Sean Maitland, CJ Stander, Brodie Retallick and Beauden Barrett have been nominated for the International Rugby Players Try of the Year award.

Bismarck blow for Montpellier

Montpellier hooker Bismarck du Plessis will be sidelined for between six to eight weeks after undergoing neck surgery.

Erasmus: Boks are thin on scrumhalves

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus conceded that England have the upper hand when it comes to scrumhalves ahead of their clash at Twickenham on Saturday.

Allan: Akker omission a disgrace

Former Scotland and Springbok hooker John Allan has criticised Schalk Brits’ inclusion in the November Test squad at the expense of Akker van der Merwe. DYLAN JACK reports.

White: Erasmus must coach Bulls

Jake White says Rassie Erasmus should coach the Bulls in next year’s Super Rugby tournament, with Victor Matfield working under him.

Rassie explains Akker omission

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says Akker van der Merwe was left out of the squad for the November Tests because he needs Schalk Brits’ experience.

Rassie: Lions tours must be protected

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says nothing should be allowed to threaten the future of the British & Irish Lions.

Ashton relishing England return

Chris Ashton believes he has returned to the England squad as a better player after spending four years in the international wilderness.

Jones calls in Carling

Eddie Jones has recruited former England captain Will Carling as a leadership mentor ahead of their clash with the Springboks on Saturday.