Rassie gets special permission

Rassie Erasmus has received a major boost ahead of the Springboks’ year-end tour. According to Rapport, the Bok coach has secured special clearance from Japanese clubs to select his Japan-based players for the first match of the tour against the Brave Blossoms at...

Bulls must fix defence to win URC

The Vodacom Bulls’ one-point win in Galway was gold on the URC log, but the performance was far from convincing, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane argues that the 28-27 escape against Connacht was a reminder that “winning ugly overseas is an...

Stormers set sights on Bloem powerhouse

The Stormers’ search for Joseph Dweba’s replacement appears to be over. According to Rapport, the Stormers have lured Cheetahs hooker Vernon Paulo to Cape Town to bolster their stocks and he should arrive in the Mother City in January. The Stormers currently have...

Bullet: I haven’t drunk alcohol in 22 months

Former Springbok hooker James Dalton has opened up about turning his life around. The 53-year-old, who earned 43 Test caps and was part of the 1995 World Cup-winning Springbok squad, said the toughest part of his journey was adjusting to life after rugby. “When I...