Meyer on the flank for Italy against France

Italy have named an inexperienced side for their Six Nations clash with France, opting for South African Johan Meyer to wear the No 7 shirt.

Watch: Sharks salute retiring Mvovo

The Sharks have saluted wing Lwazi Mvovo on his journey in the black-and-white jersey as he retires from all rugby.

Saffa duo pack down for France

Paul Willemse and Bernard le Roux have been selected as France’s lock pairing for their Six Nations Test against Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Van der Merwe starts for Scotland

Duhan van der Merwe has been named in Scotland’s starting lineup for their opening Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Italian club welcomes Cheetahs lock

Italian club Benetton Treviso has confirmed the signing of experienced lock Carl Wegner from the Cheetahs.

England scrumhalf picks Lions backline: No Farrell, Duhan

Former England scrumhalf Matt Dawson has selected his preferred British & Irish Lions backline, but found no room for England captain Owen Farrell or Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe.

Jones backs rookie as England start title defence

Eddie Jones has selected uncapped prop Beno Obano in England’s match 23 for Saturday’s Six Nations Test against Scotland at Twickenham.

Bok watch: A closer look at RWC forwards

In the second article of a three-part series, CRAIG LEWIS looks back at the Springboks’ match-day squad from the World Cup final and provides an update on each member of the forward pack.

White’s son sets sights on Blitzboks

Wesley White, son of Vodacom Bulls director of rugby and head coach Jake White, is targeting playing for the Blitzboks after joining the team for a trial.

Watch: Is this the next All Blacks star league convert?

NRL star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has been heavily linked with a move to the Blues after setting his sights on playing for the All Blacks in the 2023 World Cup.