Saffas plucked for Brave Blossoms
Four South African-born players have been named in Japan’s extended training squad ahead of the 2022 Test season.
Plan to get Boks in Japan for Twickenham trip
SA Rugby has reportedly sent a request to the Japan Rugby Union for their clubs to release at least seven Springboks for the 26 November Test against England at Twickenham.
Am heading to Japan, Kolisi to lead Sharks in URC
Sharks captain Lukhanyo Am has signed a deal with the Kobelco Kobe Steelers that will see him spend a short stint in Japan before returning to the Sharks.
France to battle Brave Blossoms
Japan will take on France in two Tests in July when the teams meet for the first time since 2017.
PSDT set for SA return?
Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit could reportedly make a return to South Africa from Japan months before next year’s Rugby World Cup.
Mitchell lands Japan coaching gig
Former Vodacom Bulls head coach and England assistant coach John Mitchell will return to Test rugby under Japan head coach Jamie Joseph.
Watch: Quarterback Quade dazzles in Japan
Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper channeled his inner NFL player as he threw an incredible cross-field pass during a Japan League One match this weekend.
Watch: Showboating results in non-try
A wing in the Japanese league failed to score what should’ve been a regulation touch-down because he tried a fancy move on the tryline and got shoved back in a last-ditch tackle.
Watch: Blitzboks score after bizarre passage of play
Selvyn Davids fought off the attention of four defenders trying to hold him up in the build-up to JC Pretorius’ try in the Blitzboks’ win over Japan on Friday.
Why Farrell will only reach Test milestone against Wallabies
England’s Owen Farrell will play his 100th Test against the Wallabies this weekend, following confirmation from the British & Irish Lions that their game against Japan earlier this year will not be given Test status.
