Jones recruits league expert

England coach Eddie Jones has added Melbourne Storm assistant coach Jason Ryles to his backroom staff on a short-term basis in an attempt to beat the Springboks.

Lambie to lead Boks

Patrick Lambie will captain the Boks in their international match against the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium in London this Saturday.

Folau revealed as Cheika slayer

Israel Folau has been revealed as the player responsible for the tackle on Michael Cheika, which forced the Wallabies coach to undergo shoulder surgery.

Lawes worry for England

Courtney Lawes is in doubt for England’s end-of-year Tests against South Africa, Fiji, Argentina and Australia.

Smit to step up for Boks

The Boks will have the limited option of having to turn to inexperienced Roelof Smit, Jean-Luc du Preez or Nizaam Carr to fill in at openside flank on their end-of-year tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks lose Jaco, Jannie

Jaco Kriel has been ruled out of the Springboks' end-of-year tour after sustaining a knee injury in Japan, while Jannie du Plessis has been withdrawn from the squad.

Gold leaves Sharks

Gary Gold has resigned as the Sharks director of rugby, with Robert du Preez set to take charge of the team's 2017 Super Rugby campaign.