Flashback Friday: Battle of Boet Erasmus

World Rugby takes a look back at the 1995 World Cup match between the Springboks and Canada which saw three players red-carded at the Boet Erasmus stadium.

Willemse set for Sarries loan

Damian Willemse is in talks to seal a loan move to Premiership champions Saracens should he miss out on the Springboks’ World Cup squad. DYLAN JACK reports.

Who should start at right wing for Boks?

Head to head: Editor Craig Lewis and chief writer Jon Cardinelli debate who should start on the right wing for the Springboks at the World Cup.

Cheika wants ‘unpredictable’ Wallabies at World Cup

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says his side has focused on being unpredictable this year after naming his 31-man squad for the World Cup,

Pocock, Petaia in Wallabies RWC squad

Veteran flank David Pocock and rookie wing Jordan Petaia have been included in the Wallabies’ 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.

Five Boks robbed by injury

It’s every player’s dream to play in a World Cup, but sometimes that dream is dashed by an unexpected piece of bad luck. JOHN GOLIATH identifies five unlucky Springboks.

Schoeman, Dweba start for Cheetahs

Tian Schoeman will return from injury when the Cheetahs face Western Province in a crucial tie in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Kolbe has been Boks’ surprise package

Cheslin Kolbe has gone from a left-field hunch to the Boks’ spirit animal, writes Simnikiwe Xabanisa.

England make raft of changes

The inclusion of Owen Farrell at inside centre is one of 10 changes to England’s starting lineup for Saturday’s warm-up match against Ireland at Twickenham.

Currie Cup permutations

Ahead of the final round of Currie Cup fixtures, take a look at what your team needs to do to make it into the semi-finals.