Roos: Duane backs me

As he prepares to make just his second Test appearance against Italy on Saturday, Evan Roos has revealed he received a message of support from Springbok veteran Duane Vermeulen.

Vermeulen anticipating hostile reception on SA return

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen says he isn’t expecting a warm welcome when he thunders into the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls during Ulster’s tour of South Africa.

Woodward suggests launching two heat-seekers at Bok back row

The British & Irish Lions tour is back on track and Sir Clive Woodward has weighed in with a cunning back-row combination to battle the Springboks, writes ZELIM NEL.

Where are they now: 2009 Emerging Springboks (Forwards)

In the second of a series, DYLAN JACK rewinds to 2009 British & Irish Lions tour and looks at where the Emerging Springboks are now.

Whiteley expects physical England

Warren Whiteley is still anticipating a physical approach from England despite a lack of experience in their pack for the clash at Twickenham on Saturday.