Borthwick backed, Wallabies in pay dispute

England coach Steve Borthwick has the full support of his bosses ahead of Sunday’s Nations Championship clash at Twickenham, while the Wallabies are embroiled in a pay row. This week, RFU CEO Bill Sweeney gave Borthwick his unequivocal backing to lead England at the...

Kolisi happy to have Pietie back home

Springbok and Stormers star Siya Kolisi expects that local derbies in the URC will be “on fire” next season as a result of the influx of South African players from Japan. He was speaking ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship Test against Italy and after the news of...

Stokke: Don’t give Italy room to move

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says a depleted Italy side remain dangerous and the world champions will only worry about the bigger picture once they’ve won in Turin. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Italy may be missing key men for Saturday’s match, but Stick...
Siya not stressing about All Blacks

Siya not stressing about All Blacks

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks must focus on beating Italy on Saturday, rather than thinking about how points differential could affect the Nations Championship title race. The double World Cup winner spoke on Friday as Rassie Erasmus’ men gear up for the second leg...

Boks’ hearts, minds with Hyron’s family

Siya Kolisi remembers former teammate Hyron Andrews as an amazing human being who brought energy and positivity to any team he represented. The Lions, Sharks and Sale Sharks lock died suddenly in France on 16 October. A public memorial was scheduled for Friday evening...