‘Kolisi still has key role to play’

Injured Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi will have an important off-field role to play over the course of the Rugby Championship. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.

Wallabies teammates saved Tupou from danger

Taniela Tupou chased after the suspect who grabbed his phone, but his Wallabies teammates shouted at him to back away out of fear that the perpetrator could pull out a gun or knife.

Kiwi in charge of Boks’ first Test

Sanzaar has announced that Paul Williams will referee the Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Kwagga to front All Blacks, Strauss set for homecoming

A round-up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on the Springbok squad to face the All Blacks in Wellington.

Wallabies player robbed in Joburg

Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou was robbed outside the team’s hotel in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Watch: Erasmus on the Rugby Champs

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus addresses the media as the squad starts to prepare for the Rugby Championship.

Watch: Jantjies on the Rugby Championship

Elton Jantjies addresses the media as the Springbok squad prepares for the start of the Rugby Championship.

Jantjies comfortable with Bok split

Elton Jantjies says the Springboks’ plan to split their squad should not cause too much disruption in terms of who he forms a halfback pairing with in the Rugby Championship.

De Jager set for Springbok return

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that lock Lood de Jager is set to start against the Wallabies if he comes through this weekend unscathed.

Boks’ best to face All Blacks

Rassie Erasmus has revealed his plans for the Springboks’ opening two Rugby Championship matches against the Wallabies and All Blacks.