Mid-year Test squads (2021)
Ahead of the start of the 2021 mid-year Test window, take a look at all the squads as they are announced.
World Rugby confirms mid-year Test schedule
A strong revised programme of men’s Test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed on an amended schedule within the existing window.
How Saffa forced his way into Lions selection
One South African-born player was included in Warren Gatland’s 36-man British & Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour. Here’s a roadmap of how he worked his way into contention for selection.
North injury paves way for Duhan’s Lions debut
The untimely and unfortunate knee injury to George North could result in a British & Irish Lions berth for South African-born wing Duhan van der Merwe.
Six Nations snubs Duhan for top award
Scotland’s South African-born wing Duhan van der Merwe has been omitted from the Six Nations list of nominees for the Player of the Tournament award despite finishing as the top try-scorer.
France ring changes for Six Nations title decider
The inclusion of flyhalf Romain Ntamack and lock Bernard le Roux are two of five changes to France’s starting lineup for Friday’s Six Nations decider against Scotland in Paris.
Scotland demand France game should go ahead
Scottish Rugby has demanded their match against France in Paris should go ahead despite 10 players in the French squad testing positive for Covid-19.
Play of the Week: ‘Rees Lightning’ sinks Scotland
In a new segment by SARugbymag.co.za, the Play of the Week award goes to Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit, for his stunning individual try against Scotland.
Injuries force Scotland into multiple changes
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made three injury-enforced changes to his starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against Wales at Murrayfield.
England lose ground on Boks, ABs in rankings
England’s first defeat by Scotland at Twickenham since 1983 has cost them second place in the World Rugby Rankings, with the All Blacks now the closest team to South Africa.
