Saffas Abroad: Jonas strikes for Stade Francais

Joe Jonas scored a try for Stade Francais as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the opening round of the Top 14. The fullback starred in their 47-24 win against newly promoted Montauban at the Stade Jean Bouin. Former Sharks centre Jeremy Ward made an impact...
Watch: Rassie’s message to Gaza

Watch: Rassie’s message to Gaza

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has given Damian Willemse the responsibility of bringing calm to teammate Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. The quick-stepping Willemse’s inclusion at 12 for Saturday’s must-win Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks in Wellington, in a...

All Blacks super-sub lauds Bok ‘ballers’

The All Blacks are hard at work analysing Rassie Erasmus’ new-look Springbok backline for Saturday’s crunch Rugby Championship rematch in Wellington. Only Cheslin Kolbe has retained his jersey from last weekend’s clash at Eden Park, with Canan Moodie shifting into...

Matfield: Biggest games need best refs

Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield says last week’s Eden Park clash deserved a better referee than Karl Dickson. The Englishman’s performance came under fire after South Africa’s 24-17 defeat, with ex-Bok captain Jean de Villiers citing a lack of consistency in...