Boks will hit ground running in Japan

By next week we should have a clear picture of who the front runners are for Rassie Erasmus’ World Cup squad, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Watch: Erasmus on the Rugby Champs

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

Remembering the great James Small

The Money Man along with former Springbok James Dalton and Head of IOL Sport Mark Keohane share some of the best memories they have of the late Springbok wing James Small.

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.

Genia confirms impending retirement

Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia has announced that he will retire from Test rugby following the World Cup after sealing a move to Japan.

Barrett seals Blues move

All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett has signed a four-year extension which will see him stay in New Zealand until 2023 while also moving to the Blues.

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.

Os: James lived with ‘no half measures’

Veteran Springbok Os du Randt says he was left numb at the news of his former teammate James Small’s passing on Wednesday.

Genia, Cooper join Wallabies exodus

Wallabies halfback pair Will Genia and Quade Cooper will both join Japanese second-tier side Kintetsu Liners after the World Cup.

‘Small refused to be put in a box’

Former Springbok Garry Pagel says the late James Small’s greatest characteristic was that he always stayed true to himself.