Rassie had big plans for Ruan

Ruan Venter’s knee injury has scuppered Rassie Erasmus’ plans to use him at No 4 lock for the Springboks. According to Rapport, the Bok coach had earmarked the Lions utility forward for a role in the Nations Championship matches against England, Scotland and Wales in...

Ntlabakanye set to serve doping ban

Asenathi Ntlabakanye is unlikely to appeal his 18-month doping suspension. According to Rapport, the Lions and Springbok prop has little appetite to challenge the ruling that will keep him sidelined until November 2027. Ntlabakanye was suspended after testing positive...

Elton in trouble with taxman

Former Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies is reportedly being pursued by both Sars and creditors over unpaid debts. The Sunday Times reports that the South African Revenue Service has issued Jantjies with a final demand for more than R300,000 linked to an alleged tax...

Benhard ‘not angry’ with SA, says father

Benhard Janse van Rensburg’s decision to pursue international rugby with England has nothing to do with bitterness towards South Africa, according to his father, Gerhard. The Bristol Bears centre was recently included in an England training squad ahead of the upcoming...

Foote faces selection headache

Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote says it will be a challenge to finalise the 30-man squad for the Junior World Championship. The tournament in Georgia starts in just under a month’s time, with South Africa looking to defend the title they won in Italy last year. The...