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...

Why Rassie defused Bomb Squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has explained his decision to select just five forwards on the bench for Saturday’s Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks at Eden Park. The Boks have relied heavily on their famed Bomb Squad against New Zealand in recent years,...

SA URC franchises set for cash injection

Becoming a Vodacom URC shareholder will have major financial implications for SA Rugby and its four franchises. SA Rugby president Mark Alexander recently informed union members that the governing body is now officially a shareholder in the URC – a milestone that was...