Etzebeth may face France
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says Eben Etzebeth may be fit enough to feature in the Test against France in Paris on Saturday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says Eben Etzebeth may be fit enough to feature in the Test against France in Paris on Saturday.
Cecil Afrika will miss the Blitzboks’ World Rugby Sevens Series opener in Dubai with a hamstring injury.
The Springboks remain fifth in the World Rugby rankings following their 12-11 defeat to England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Faf de Klerk has joined the Springbok squad in Paris and is available for Saturday’s Test against France.
Brian Moore says referee Angus Gardner’s controversial call in the closing moments of England’s win against the Springboks was in line with his other calls in the match.
Scrumhalf Morgan Parra has been ruled out of the Test against the Springboks after suffering a wrist injury while training with Clermont.
Loose forward Josh Strauss is one of six players who have been called up to the Scotland squad for their remaining November Tests.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Pro14, Premiership Cup and French Top 14 matches involving South African players.
Stormers and Western Province lock Chris van Zyl has signed a short-term deal to join Saracens during the November internationals.
Springbok hooker Schalk Brits looks set to join the Bulls due to the financial difficulties at the Stormers.