Willemse set for France call-up

Montpellier lock Paul Willemse is set to be included in the France squad for their November internationals against the Springboks, Argentina and Fiji.

Injury blow for England

England lock Joe Launchbury will miss the November internationals after undergoing knee surgery.

‘I never want to let Bok jersey go’

Willie le Roux says a spell in the international wilderness reignited his determination to earn a Springbok recall, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Kolisi camp refutes overseas rumours

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s agent has rubbished reports linking the player to an overseas move after next year’s World Cup.

Watch: Hansen on All Blacks tour

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen talks about the number of players who will be travelling to Japan and Europe.

Analysis: Boks’ territorial tactics

CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at the Boks’ astute kicking strategy that left the All Blacks frustrated and frazzled in the first half at Loftus last Saturday.

‘Bok substitutions not well thought out’

Brendan Venter says Rassie Erasmus shouldn’t have brought on his substitutes so late in the game against the All Blacks at Loftus.

World Rugby approves revised TMO trial

A revised TMO protocol will be trialled during the tier-one Test matches in November with the aim of leaving greater decision-making responsibility with the on-field officials.

Gardner to ref Boks vs England

Angus Gardner will take charge of the Springboks’ end-of-year-tour opener against England at Twickenham on 3 November.

Du Toit relishing tighthead challenge

Thomas du Toit feels he still needs another two years to complete his transition from loosehead to tighthead prop.