Why Rassie didn’t rush back Eben

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has explained why veteran lock Eben Etzebeth wasn’t selected for Friday night’s Nations Championship Test against France in Paris. Etzebeth, who was initially ruled out of the Boks’ European tour with an ankle injury, rejoined the squad...

Boks load up front row for France

Coach Rassie Erasmus has made two changes to the Springbok match 23 for Friday night’s Nations Championship clash against France in Paris. Wilco Louw will start at tighthead prop ahead of Thomas du Toit, who moves to the bench, while scrumhalf Cobus Reinach replaces...

Boland boss: Bok deal a work in progress

Hawies Fourie says there is much to sort out before Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende’s potential move to the Boland Cavaliers “becomes a reality”. The head coach has spoken to their agent, while Boland has been exploring whether it could make the moves work...

‘Ireland front five becoming world class’

Former Ireland flyhalf Ian Madigan believes the Irish scrum has improved since being destroyed by the Springboks in Dublin last year. The Bok pack repeatedly dismantled their opponents at scrum time, earning a penalty try in a 24-13 victory, with Ireland props Andrew...