Trio may stay with Boks

Rassie Erasmus says that overseas-based players Francois Louw, Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux may remain with the Springboks if the team is hit by injuries or poor results, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Jantjies, Mapoe extend Lions stay

Elton Jantjies and Lionel Mapoe have both signed one-year contract extensions with the Lions.

Ralepelle to lead Sharks

Sharks hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle will captain the side during the 2018 Currie Cup season.

Five Springboks to watch

CRAIG LEWIS identifies five players who could have key roles to play for the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

‘All Blacks ready for Folau’

All Blacks fullback Ben Smith says they have plans to deal with an expected aerial assault from the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

Lambie linked to Pro14 club

Springbok utility back Pat Lambie has been linked to Scottish club Edinburgh ahead of the 2018-19 Pro14 competition. 

EP, Boishaai vie for same coach

Paarl Boys’ High are reportedly leading the race to appoint Brent Janse van Rensburg as head coach.

Bok back-row balance in spotlight

Rassie Erasmus may load his Springbok back row with fetchers ahead of the fierce breakdown contest against Argentina, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Easter set to join Sharks

Former England and Harlequins No 8 Nick Easter is set to join the Sharks coaching setup for the duration of their Currie Cup campaign.

Bulls favourites to sign Duane

Duane Vermeulen is likely to accept a deal from the Bulls and SA Rugby that will see him play for the Pretoria-based franchise in next year’s Super Rugby tournament.