Jesse: Siya is our captain

Jesse: Siya is our captain

Jesse Kriel says it will be a “massive honour” to captain the Springboks against the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The 31-year-old midfielder first led the Boks in July’s non-cap clash against the Barbarians in Cape Town, before...

Boland welcome back Williams for Cape derby

Experienced lock Marlyn Williams returns to the Boland starting XV for Saturday’s Currie Cup match against Western Province in Cape Town. Williams, who captained the Cavaliers earlier in the campaign before being sidelined through injury, takes his place in the second...

Watch: ‘Never thought I’d reach 100’

Deon Fourie reflects on his Western Province career ahead of his 100th cap against Boland in Cape Town on Saturday. The 38-year-old utility forward will become just the second player to reach the milestone for both WP and the Stormers. TEAM: Big guns back for WP as...

Records, revenge spur Rugby Champs rivals

The Springboks will chase history at the All Blacks’ fortress while the Wallabies are out to avenge a record defeat to Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Saturday. New Zealand top the standings after two rounds but only by a bonus point, with all four teams having...

Boks must ditch new style for Eden Park upset

South Africa can end New Zealand’s 31-year Eden Park fortress, but only if they play to their traditional strengths, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says the All Blacks “have not lost in 31 years and 50 Tests at Eden Park,” but history has not...