Small was the ‘best bad boy’ to have

Former World Cup-winning Springbok Mark Andrews says the late James Small was a ‘great asset for the game’, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bok legend James Small dies

Legendary former Springbok wing James Small has passed away at the age of 50.

Cheetahs lock in Pienaar

Veteran scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has signed a two-year contract with the Cheetahs.

Willemse to miss World Cup

France lock Paul Willemse has been ruled out of the World Cup due to injury.

Foster eyes All Blacks top job

Assistant coach Ian Foster admits he is ‘keen’ to replace outgoing All Blacks coach Steve Hansen after the World Cup in Japan later this year.

Latsha is crossing borders

Springbok Women’s vice-captain Babalwa Latsha could become the first women’s player from Africa to go pro, but that is just one part of her remarkable journey, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Rassie set for back-row answers

The makeup of the loose-forward contingent suggests that the Springboks won’t be limited to one approach, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Head to head: Who should lead Boks?

MARIETTE ADAMS and DYLAN JACK debate the best Springbok captaincy options for the Tests against the Wallabies and All Blacks.

Wallabies call on O’Connor, Pocock

James O’Connor and David Pocock have been called up to join the Wallabies squad in Johannesburg ahead of their Rugby Championship match against the Springboks next week.

Paper talk: Steyn committed, Du Preez twins in demand

A round-up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on Frans Steyn’s commitment to the Springboks.