Mallett: Handré must never make mistakes

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett says Handré Pollard’s job is to be an error-free flyhalf. Pollard produced a nightmare display in the Vodacom Bulls’ 36-7 defeat to Leinster in the URC final at Croke Park last Friday night. The 32-year-old double World Cup-winning...
SA trio headline Baa-Baas team for Wales

SA trio headline Baa-Baas team for Wales

Three South Africans have been named in the Barbarians’ starting lineup to face Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. Springbok World Cup winners Faf de Klerk and Vincent Koch start at scrumhalf and tighthead prop respectively, while former Sharks midfielder Jeremy Ward is...
Schalk spots work-on for Riley

Schalk spots work-on for Riley

Schalk Burger has identified an area for improvement for Springbok rookie Riley Norton after his impressive performance against the Barbarians in Gqeberha. The 20-year-old lock produced an outstanding 80-minute display in his first senior appearance in green and gold,...
Ex-England wing names Bok danger man

Ex-England wing names Bok danger man

Anthony Watson says there’s one player England need to be especially careful of in their Nations Championship opener against the Springboks at Ellis Park on 4 July. England head to Johannesburg looking to improve a poor recent record against the world champions,...

Contepomi sings from Rassie’s hymn sheet

Coach Felipe Contepomi has named five uncapped players in Argentina’s 34-man squad for the start of the Nations Championship. Similar to what Rassie Erasmus has done with his Bok squad, Contepomi’s extended group combines emerging talent with proven internationals as...

Stormers target one key fix for title charge

John Dobson believes the Stormers are one key improvement away from becoming genuine title contenders again after a season that promised much, but ultimately ended in disappointment, writes MORNÉ ESBEN. The Cape side stormed out of the blocks in the 2025-26 Vodacom...