Pollard turns down £1m for England move

Springbok and Montpellier flyhalf Handre Pollard has reportedly rejected a big-money offer from a Japanese club in favour of Leicester Tigers, a move which is expected to be confirmed this week.

Wiese backed as Vermeulen replacement

Jasper Wiese has been given a ringing endorsement to cover for Duane Vermeulen should the Springbok veteran not recover in time for the British & Irish Lions series.

Borthwick quits England job

Assistant coach Steve Borthwick will leave his role as England assistant coach at the end of the season.

Jones: It wasn’t the outcome we expected

England head coach Eddie Jones, assistant coach Steve Borthwick and captain Owen Farrell speak to the media after the loss against the Boks in the World Cup final.

Lood: We’ll have to be at our best

Lood de Jager believes the Boks will need to be at their absolute best at lineout time against England during the World Cup final on Saturday.