Rassie: I couldn’t ignore Cronjé

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus believes the time is right to have a closer look at Lions scrumhalf Ross Cronjé, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Rugby is moving north’

Jake White says it’s time for South Africa to seriously consider leaving Super Rugby for a move north.

Ledesma names first Pumas squad

New Argentina coach Mario Ledesma has named 10 uncapped players in his 36-man squad for the Rugby Championship.

Watch: Five biggest Super Rugby hits

The five biggest hits from this year’s Super Rugby tournament, according to rugby.com.au.

Watch: Super Rugby Play of the Week

Cyle Brink scored the Lions’ first try of the Super Rugby final after breaking through the Crusaders’ much-vaunted defence.

Boks can’t afford to split squad

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks don’t currently have the capacity to split their squad resources for different Rugby Championship challenges. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

WP Rugby backs contracted players

WP Rugby has denied reports suggesting that a number of its players would be sold after the Currie Cup for financial reasons.

Willemse ready to rock at 15

Damian Willemse will receive game time at fullback in the Rugby Championship, while the out-of-form Elton Jantjies will remain the Springboks’ second-choice flyhalf. JON CARDINELLI reports from Stellenbosch.

Captain Kolisi set for blindside shift

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus plans to field Marco van Staden, Siya Kolisi and Francois Louw in the same back row at some point in the Rugby Championship. JON CARDINELLI reports from Stellenbosch.

Rassie: Brits still in Bok mix

Rassie Erasmus says veteran hooker Schalk Brits is still very much part of the Springboks’ long-term plans, writes CRAIG LEWIS.