England leave out Brown, Te’o

England coach Eddie Jones has named a 33-man squad for their first World Cup warm-up against Wales at Twickenham on Sunday.

Playing Selector: Bok pack predictions

Ahead of this Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash in Salta, JON CARDINELLI and CRAIG LEWIS speculate as to who will feature in the Bok pack against Argentina.

All Blacks anticipating Pocock return

The All Blacks are expecting Wallabies flank David Pocock to return from a long-term injury in their Bledisloe Cup Test in Perth on Saturday.

Am forms key piece in Boks’ defensive puzzle

Lukhanyo Am’s anticipation and awareness are important factors in the Springboks’ high-risk, high-reward defensive structure, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Naas making an impression in India

Naas Botha has been working as head coach of the India men’s and women’s Test teams since March.

Special report: Plugging the player drain

The exodus of players overseas has forced SA Rugby to revise its contracting model and player-management approach. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Test wrap: Japan, USA, Fiji win

Japan thrashed Tonga 41-7 in the Pacific Nations Cup, while the USA stunned Samoa and Fiji cruised past Canada.

Erasmus: It will be tough to cut squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has admitted to being ‘worried’ about trimming the squad for the World Cup in Japan next month.

Wales suffer Faletau blow

Wales No 8 Taulupe Faletau has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup after suffering a collarbone injury.

Five Boks who could face WC snub

Rassie Erasmus must cut his Springbok squad down to 31 before the World Cup. JOHN GOLIATH looks at five prominent Boks who could miss out on selection.