‘Northern hemisphere better for SA’

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says South African players will be better off playing in the northern hemisphere.

Pumas unchanged for WP clash

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse has kept faith in his starting lineup for Friday’s match against Western Province in Nelspruit.

Watch: Bok fans must be patient

Craig Lewis and Ryan Vrede believe the South African rugby public must have realistic expectations for the Springboks.

Scarlets lose Cassiem for a month

Scarlets No 8 Uzair Cassiem has been ruled out of action for up to four weeks with a calf injury.

New ticketing system for CT Sevens

SA Rugby has introduced a ‘loyalty programme’ for the Cape Town Sevens to put tickets in the hands of ‘dedicated fans’.

Moody blow for All Blacks

All Blacks prop Joe Moody will miss the rest of the Rugby Championship due to a broken thumb.

De Allende returns for WP

Damian de Allende will start at inside centre as one of four changes to the Western Province team ahead of Friday’s match against the Pumas in Nelspruit.

Cheetahs brace for bruising Munster

Cheetahs coach Franco Smith is expecting a forward-dominated battle in their Pro14 opener against Munster in Limerick on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Kriel: SA players will flood to Europe

Gloucester flank Jaco Kriel predicts a mass exodus of South African players to Europe after next year’s World Cup.

Analysis: Bok defensive breakdown

CRAIG LEWIS analyses some of the defensive issues and Argentina tactics that proved costly in the Boks’ loss last Saturday.