Ex-Wales captain won’t face Boks

Wales have suffered a blow after a former skipper was ruled out of their upcoming Nations Championship Tests.

Mallett: Rassie a player ahead of his time

Nick Mallett has recalled a remarkable moment from his time coaching Rassie Erasmus with the Springboks that hinted at the coach he would become.

Junior Boks make big Giliomee call for Georgia

Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote has retained just four players from the side that put a century of points past Uruguay for Thursday’s Junior World Championship clash against hosts Georgia.

Boks call up loose forward cover

A loose forward has been called up to the Springbok squad to provide additional cover for the Nations Championship.

US group buys Exeter Chiefs

English Premiership club Exeter have been sold to Black Knight Rugby, whose US-based parent company are owners of Premier League football side Bournemouth.

England beware: Altitude hits from first whistle

SA sports scientist Ross Tucker says visiting teams don’t have to wait until the final quarter to feel the effects of altitude at Ellis Park.

Rassie: Thomas the Tank must hit another level

Rassie Erasmus has credited Bath for helping transform Thomas du Toit into one of the world’s leading tightheads, but believes the Springbok prop has even more to offer.

Boks eager to keep that winning feeling

The Springboks are determined to avoid any loss of momentum as they begin their Nations Championship campaign against England at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Doogz’s Bok fire still burns bright

Damian de Allende says his hunger for success remains as strong as ever ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship Test against England at Ellis Park.

Nations Championship early test of RWC aspirations

The inaugural Nations Championship gives teams a chance to make a statement a year out from the 2027 World Cup.