Eddie urges Japan to shock Boks again

Eddie Jones has called on his Japan team to try to emulate the 2015 side that pulled off one of sport’s biggest upsets. Japan, then coached by Jones in his first stint at the helm of the Brave Blossoms, upset the Springboks 34-32 at the 2015 World Cup in a match that...

London calling SA’s next Bok stars

Zachary Porthen and Batho Hlekani step into the global spotlight on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says “one city, two big South African kids” headline a weekend that showcases the future of Springbok rugby. “This is Porthen’s day in a...

Schmidt pleads for Edmed patience

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt insists Tane Edmed needs time to develop as the flyhalf prepares to face England at Twickenham on Saturday. Edmed, who featured in Australia’s unconvincing 19-15 win over Japan in Tokyo last weekend, has kept his place after Carter Gordon’s...

Japan back Saffa muscle for Bok battle

South African utility forward Tyler Paul has been named on the bench for Japan’s Test against the Springboks at Wembley on Saturday. The 30-year-old made his Test debut as a 71st-minute substitute in the 19-15 loss to the Wallabies in Tokyo last weekend. Paul played...