Vermeulen’s journey of discovery

Playing and living in Toulon, Tokyo and Pretoria has given Duane Vermeulen a different perspective on the game, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Watch: Leali’ifano on rugby comeback

Wallabies playmaker Christian Leali’ifano speaks about his recovery from leukaemia and making it back into the Test squad for the Rugby Championship.

Smith warns Argentina’s Jaguares

Aaron Smith says the Jaguares’ impressive Vodacom Super Rugby form will count for little when Argentina clash with the All Blacks this weekend.

Kriel: Boks have a ‘clear-cut plan’

Jesse Kriel says the Springbok team that will face the Wallabies in their Rugby Championship opener in Johannesburg should not be seen as experimental.

Watch: Bok media conference (Jesse Kriel)

Springbok centre Jesse Kriel chats to the media ahead of the Boks’ opening Rugby Championship clash with Australia.

WIN: Tickets + Vodacom Bulls Marvel Jersey

Stand a chance to win tickets as well as the limited edition 2019 Vodacom Bulls Captain America jersey to watch the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld this Friday as they take on the Cheetahs in their Currie Cup campaign.

Rugby Championship Preview: Rassie’s balancing act

Rassie Erasmus should view the Rugby Championship as a final opportunity to prepare the Springboks for the all-important World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Overseas stars push Boks to new level

Good planning and recruitment have the Springboks well placed to fire against both the Wallabies and All Blacks over the next two weeks, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Watch: Springboks update (Tuesday)

Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick chats to the media ahead of South Africa’s Rugby Championship clash with Australia.

Watch: Springboks training (Tuesday)

Watch the Springboks prepare for their opening match of the Rugby Championship against the Wallabies in Johannesburg on Saturday.