Bok duo up for World Rugby award
Faf de Klerk and Malcolm Marx have been nominated for the 2018 World Rugby Player of the Year award.
Faf de Klerk and Malcolm Marx have been nominated for the 2018 World Rugby Player of the Year award.
England have suffered a late blow ahead of their Test against the Springboks with Manu Tuilagi ruled out due to a groin injury.
THE MONEY MAN and MARK KEOHANE look ahead to Saturday’s Test between England and the Springboks.
The Cheetahs will look to follow up their Pro14 win over the Cardiff Blues when they welcome Munster to Bloemfontein, while the Kings will take on Leinster in Port Elizabeth, writes DYLAN JACK.
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks hope to learn a lot about Damian Willemse’s aptitude for Test rugby in Saturday’s high-pressure clash against England at Twickenham.
Former England wing Austin Healey believes Eddie Jones’ team selections for Saturday’s Test could work out if they avoid an arm-wrestle with the Springbok forwards.
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.
William Small-Smith will play on the right wing in the Cheetahs’ clash against Munster in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
Stefan Ungerer will make his first start for the Kings in one of six changes to their starting lineup to face Leinster in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.
Manu Tuilagi has revealed he did not think he would play for England again after suffering a succession of injuries.