Williams braces for high-speed battle

Grant Williams says the Springboks are prepared for Japan’s high-tempo approach when the teams clash at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday. The Sharks scrumhalf, who has been named among the replacements for the Boks’ tour opener, is expecting a frantic start from...

Jesse: Boks must slow Japan ball down

Jesse Kriel says Saturday’s clash with Japan will be both personal and pivotal as the Springboks open their northern-hemisphere tour at Wembley. Kriel, who has played his club rugby for the Yokohama Canon Eagles since 2020, is eager to come up against several familiar...

URC’s most shameful moment as Wessels ban stands

It’s time to stand up and find justice in Ireland’s highest court for Jan-Hendrik Wessels, writes MARK KEOHANE. To SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer and president Mark Alexander, to the Bulls’ CEO Edgar Rathbone and owners Patrice Motsepe and Johann Rupert, you represent a...

Wessels appeal verdict delivered

The outcome of Jan-Hendrik Wessels’ appeal against his URC suspension has been confirmed following an independent hearing held on Wednesday. Wessels’ ban has been reduced from nine weeks to eight, meaning he will be able to play again from 20 December. The Springbok...