Contepomi: Los Pumas here to compete

Coach Felipe Contepomi says Argentina want to give the Springboks “a good run for their money”. Los Pumas have beaten the British & Irish Lions, All Blacks and Wallabies this year, and now face back-to-back Tests against the world champions – at Kings Park on...

Kirwan: Rassie’s a South African god

Former All Blacks wing John Kirwan has paid a striking tribute to Rassie Erasmus. Speaking on The Rivals podcast with Springbok legend Victor Matfield, Kirwan admitted he initially thought Erasmus had panicked when he overhauled the Springbok backline before the Rugby...
Dobela given the keys for Lions’ URC opener

Dobela given the keys for Lions’ URC opener

Lubabalo Dobela will steer the Lions from flyhalf in their Vodacom URC opener against Cardiff on Saturday. Coach Cash van Rooyen has made two changes from the Currie Cup final defeat to Griquas. Dobela starts at 10 in place of Chris Smith, who is unavailable after...

Ox blow for Boks

Springbok loosehead prop Ox Nche has been ruled out of Saturday’s Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Kings Park. Nche’s withdrawal, due to a “niggle”, sees Boan Venter start in the No 1 jersey, with Marco van Staden being drafted onto the bench. Similarly...