Rankings battle heats up ahead of World Cup draw

All the World Rugby ranking permutations ahead of this weekend’s Test matches. The Springboks are unable to improve their World Rugby ranking rating by beating Italy on Saturday due to the 14.08 rating points between the teams. However, a victorious Bok outfit cannot...

Siya: Boks have done breakdown homework

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks have placed major emphasis on the breakdown ahead of Saturday’s Test against Italy in Turin. The Azzurri impressed in this area of the game in their win against the Wallabies last weekend, and also frustrated the Boks at Loftus in July,...

Boks summon extra muscle for Ireland

Two standby forwards are set to join the Springbok squad in Europe on Sunday ahead of next Saturday’s Test against Ireland in Dublin. According to Rapport, Bongi Mbonambi has been called up. The experienced hooker recently turned out for the Barbarians against an All...

Duhan back for Scotland

South African wing Duhan van der Merwe has returned to Scotland’s match 23 for Sunday’s clash with Argentina at Murrayfield. Van der Merwe, who has scored 34 tries in 50 Tests, was dropped by coach Gregor Townsend for last weekend’s 25-17 loss to the All Blacks....