Paper Talk: Erasmus set to extend SA Rugby contract

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on Rassie Erasmus’ future.

Saracens vs Springboks called off?

The reported marquee fixture between the Springboks and relegated Premiership side Saracens looks unlikely to take place according to reports in England.

Woodward slams ‘Seven Nations’ talk

Former England coach Clive Woodward has argued that bringing South Africa into the Six Nations could result in British & Irish Lions tours losing their value.

All Blacks to review player restriction policy

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has defended New Zealand Rugby’s player management policy but says it will be reviewed after coming under criticism.

Rassie rocks, Stormers to soar & Sharks to …

The Money Man, Mark Keohane and James Dalton discuss the latest news regarding Rassie Erasmus and look ahead to round three of Vodacom Super Rugby.

France suffer Rattez blow

France wing Vincent Rattez has been ruled out for the rest of the Six Nations after sustaining a broken leg against Italy on Sunday.

Wales’ flyhalf crisis deepens

Flyhalf Owen Williams has been ruled out of the remainder of Wales’ Six Nations campaign due to a hamstring injury.

‘Money may talk in SA Rugby link to the north’

Respected New Zealand-based writer and regular SA Rugby magazine contributor Marc Hinton writes that it would make ‘all sorts of sense’ for South Africa to explore a move north.

‘Scotland door is still open for Russell’

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says flyhalf Finn Russell can return if he adheres to the new standards of behaviour in the squad.

‘Patriotic Rassie would never sell out Boks’

The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss the biggest news in the World of Rugby over the past weekend, which included reports suggesting that Rassie Erasmus might join England.